20-22 MAY 2024 Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, Thailand 18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION1 “Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry” Governments, industries, institutions, and communities the world over, are looking to work more collaboratively and in partnership, in addressing current and future global challenges. Towards these pivotal endeavours, the tuna industry, as a significant global economic sector, is a key partner and stakeholder in not only embracing initiatives and actions in addressing global challenges, but also as an active actor and participant in advancing solutions via its ongoing emphasis on Blue Transformation, sustainable development and Innovation. With pressing global issues coming to the fore, issues such as alleviating poverty, food security, equity and inclusiveness, better health and education, human rights, labour protection, combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU), improving sustainability, advancing clean energy and addressing climate change, are global development and industry values that the tuna industry shares, embraces and continues to work towards addressing and mitigating as part of key industry commitments and responsibilities. Critical to these efforts are the tuna industry’s continuing efforts towards sustainability, better standards, monitoring and compliance, research and development, and embracing technology and innovation in contributing to a more sustainable industry, sustainable communities and a sustainable globe. Under the theme ‘Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry’, the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference & Exhibition brings together top spokespersons from the global tuna industry including the world’s major producers, processors and marketers; policymakers, industry experts, Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs), NGOs, community groups, as well as leading scientists and researchers to speak, share and shine a light on industry developments and innovations that are not just addressing sector challenges, but are also putting the tuna industry at the fore in addressing wider global challenges and advancing solutions for the global common good and future prosperity of all peoples on this planet.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION2 Keynote Address from Chairperson of TUNA 2024 The TUNA 2024 Conference is focused on the theme "Advancing Blue Transformation: Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry." This theme emphasises the critical role of the global tuna industry in addressing current and future global challenges through collaborative efforts, sustainability, better standards, monitoring, compliance, research, development, and technological innovation. The Conference aims to highlight the tuna industry's initiatives in alleviating poverty; ensuring food security, equity, inclusiveness, health, education, human rights, and labour protection; combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing; advancing clean energy; and addressing climate change. It is recognised as a leading forum where global tuna industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and NGOs come together to showcase and discuss advancements in sustainable practices and innovation. Additionally, it serves as a critical venue for sharing pioneering approaches that enhance industry standards and practices. The sessions will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including Blue Transformation, sustainability, innovation, global tuna market trends, and the role of technology and science in the industry. This diverse coverage indicates the comprehensive engagement of the industry in addressing various facets of sustainability and innovation. Specifically, TUNA 2024 aims to address how the tuna industry can contribute to global food security, health, nutrition, better communities, and overall sustainability, emphasising the industry's integral role in global prosperity. Discussions on certification, social accountability, and sustainability highlight the industry's efforts towards these ends. A significant focus on the latest in science, research & development (R&D), digitisation, technology, and innovation, showcases how these elements are changing the industry and contributing to Blue Transformation and sustainable growth. These discussions emphasise the industry's forward-thinking approach to harnessing technology for environmental conservation and operational efficiency. An additional key message of the Conference is how climate change impacts the tuna industry. Discussions will look at the adaptive and mitigative strategies that can be developed, including sustainable fishing practices, the reduction of carbon footprints, and the industry’s role in fostering a resilient blue economy. Recognising the human dimension of the tuna industry, TUNA 2024 aims to spotlight the labour rights and welfare of fishing vessel crews. Sessions dedicated to crew welfare and social accountability initiatives highlight the industry's commitment to improving working conditions and ensuring the rights of those at the forefront of tuna fishing operations. The Conference also underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between governments, industries, institutions, and communities worldwide in tackling global challenges, with the tuna industry playing a significant role as a partner and stakeholder. Furthermore, reflecting on the ambition to tackle issues extending beyond traditional industry boundaries, the Conference focuses on integrating consumer perspectives on tuna, ocean health, and sustainability. This approach aims to align industry practices with consumer expectations and broader environmental stewardship principles. TUNA 2024 acts as a catalyst for promoting transparency, traceability, and sustainable practices across the global tuna supply chain. It positions itself as a key event where the global tuna industry can align its growth and innovation strategies with broader sustainability goals, climate resilience, labour rights, and the health of marine ecosystems, thus ensuring the long-term prosperity and sustainability of the sector and its people. Rhea Moss-Christian Executive Director Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION3 Dr Chanintr Chalisarapong President Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) Key Message from Co-Chairperson of TUNA 2024 The tuna industry plays a crucial role in serving global food demand, supporting livelihoods, and contributing to economic development for three main reasons: (i) Economic impact: The tuna industry significantly contributes to the global economy by providing employment and income for many people worldwide, especially in regions where fishing and tuna processing are major industries; (ii) Food security: Tuna is a highly nutritious protein source for millions of people worldwide, particularly in western markets, coastal regions and island nations where fishing is a primary source of food; and (iii) International trade: Tuna is one of the most traded seafood products globally, with large-scale trading networks supplying tuna to various markets, both fresh and processed. However, the industry faces challenges, particularly from issues like global warming, overfishing, illegal fishing, and marine pollution from land-based sources. Collaborative efforts are necessary to address and manage tuna stocks more effectively. In addition, sustainable practices are crucial to ensure the long-term viability of the industry and the health of marine ecosystems. It is my hope that at this year's global meeting, we will exchange constructive information in order to promote sustainability throughout the supply chain; and to facilitate the conduct of business with greater consideration for people and the planet.
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18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION5 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition 20-22 May 2024 Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand “Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry” Chairperson: Ms Rhea Moss-Christian {Executive Director, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Micronesia} Co-Chairperson: Dr Chanintr Chalisarapong {President, Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), Thailand} Conference Program Sunday, 19 May 2024 10:00 - 21:00 Registration (Shangri-La Bangkok Grand Ballroom Entrance, Lobby Level) DAY 1: Monday, 20 May 2024 09:00 - 10:30 Opening Ceremony Welcome Address by Ms Gemma Meermans Matainaho, Acting Director, INFOFISH, Malaysia Special and Keynote Address by Conference Chairperson {Ms Rhea Moss-Christian, Executive Director, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Micronesia} Special Address by Hon. Ministers: • H.E. Kalaveti Ravu, Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, Fiji (Represented by Mr Rovereto Nayacalevu, Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji) • H.E. Ribanataake Tiwau, Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development of the Republic of Kiribati • H.E. Ahmed Shiyam, Minister for Fisheries & Agriculture, Ministry of Fisheries & Ocean Resources of the Republic of the Maldives • H.E. Jelta Wong, MP, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of Papua New Guinea Welcome Address and Official Opening by Mr Buncha Sukkaew, Director-General, Department of Fisheries Thailand, on behalf of the Minister of the Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand 10:30 - 11:00 Tour of Exhibition (Hall A & Hall B) Press Conference (Ante Room, Lobby Level) Tea break (Hall A & Hall B) Session 1 - An Overview of Blue Transformation, Sustainability & Innovation in the Tuna Industry (Session Moderator - Mr Phil Roberts) 11:00 - 11:20 Blue Transformation: Roadmap 2022-2030: Implications for the Tuna Industry Mr Marcio Castro de Souza (Senior Fishery Officer, International Trade, FAO, Italy) 11:20 - 11:40 Advancing Transformation in Our Blue Pacific Continent: Our People, Our Fisheries, Our Future Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen (Director General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Solomon Islands)
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION6 11:40 - 12:20 RFMOs for Blue Transformation, Tuna Sustainability and Global Prosperity • Dr Paul de Bruyn {Executive Secretary, Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), Seychelles} • Innovative and Sustainable Tuna Fisheries: The Role of WCPFC in Global Blue Transformation Ms Rhea Moss-Christian {Executive Director, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Micronesia} • Equity as a Pathway to Sustainability Dr Quentin Hanich {Fisheries Governance Program Leader, Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, Australia} • New Challenges for Sustainable Tuna Fisheries Mr Steven Adolf (Senior Advisor, High Seas Alliance, Netherlands) 12:20 - 12:40 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 12:40 - 13:40 Lunch (NEXT2 Cafe, NEXT2 Chao Phraya & Volti) Session 2 - Global Tuna Industry Efforts and Actions Towards Sustainability and Innovation 2.1 Tuna industry initiatives and efforts towards a resilient and sustainable industry (Session Moderator - Mr Marcio Castro de Souza) 13:40 - 14:00 The European Industry as ‘Positive Agents of Change’: AIPCE-CEP Manifesto Mr Luciano Pirovano (Chief Sustainability Officer, Bolton Food and Tri Marine / Chairman of AIPCE-CEP Sustainability Working Group, Italy) 14:00 - 14:20 Shipping Industry Perspectives on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lessons for the Tuna Industry Mr Thue Barfod (Global Director of the Fish and Seafood Vertical, Maersk, Singapore) 14:20 - 14:40 Supporting the Tuna Longline Industry on its Path to Becoming Seabird-Safe Ms Janice Molloy (Trust Convenor, Southern Seabirds Trust, New Zealand) 14:40 - 15:00 A case study for an Assurance Model for Mitigating Risks on Tuna Sourcing and Meeting Market Requirements: The Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) Mr Marcelo Hidalgo (Sustainability & CSR Director, Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea, Netherlands) 15:00 - 15:20 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 15:20 - 15:30 Tea Break (10 mins) 2.2 Strengthening industry commitments, partnerships and innovation towards sustainability (Session Moderator - Mr Neil Bohannon) 15:30 - 15:50 Leading by Example: The TTIA Experience Dr Chanintr Chalisarapong {President, Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), Thailand}
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION7 15:50 - 16:10 Bolton Food Group: ‘Partnership is our Leadership’ Mr Luciano Pirovano (Chief Sustainability Officer, Bolton Food and Tri Marine, Italy) 16:10 - 16:30 Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited’s Role in Modernizing the Maldives' Fishing Industry and Promoting Sustainability Mr Ahmed Shamaah Rasheed (CEO, Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited, Maldives) 16:30 - 16:50 One Step Forward: Tuna Harvest Strategy in Indonesian Archipelagic Waters Dr Toni Ruchimat (Policy Advisor, Indonesia Tuna Consortium, Indonesia) 16:50 - 17:10 Sustainability and the Consumer in the Australian & New Zealand markets Mr Tim Anastasopoulos (Procurement Senior Category Manager, Simplot Food Group APAC, Australia) 17:10 - 17:30 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 17:30 - 17:35 Daily wrap up by the Chairperson DAY 2: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Session 3 - Blue Transformation and Sustainable Supply Chains (Session Moderator - Mr Henk Brus) 09:00 - 09:20 Global Tuna Alliance Mr Daniel Suddaby {Executive Director, Global Tuna Alliance (GTA), Netherlands} 09:20 - 09:40 Navigating to Sustainability via Supply Chain Transparency Dr Hilario Murua {Senior Scientist, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), USA} 09:40 - 10:00 The Business Case for Adoption of the Common Language of Seafood Traceability & Data Interoperability Mr Huw Thomas {Asia Pacific Market Development Lead, Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), Netherlands} 10:00 – 10.20 Blue Transformation and a Fully Traceable, Sustainable Raw Material Supply Mr Henk Brus (Managing Director, Pacifical, Netherlands) 10:20 - 10:40 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 10:40 - 10:50 Tea Break (10 mins)
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION8 Session 4 - The Global Tuna Market: Improving Production, Market Promotion, Access, Trade and Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Tuna Industry Growth 4.1 Global Tuna Market Trends from across Major Regional Markets (Session Moderator - Mr Luciano Pirovano) 10:50 - 11.10 Europe Mr Roberto Alonso (Secretary General, ANFACO-CECOPESCA, Spain) 11:10 - 11:30 How Growing Competition from China and IUU Undermine Ecuador’s Tuna Supremacy in Latin America: Lessons for the Global Industry Mr Dario Chemerinski (Senior Business Director, SSP-Selecting Strategic Partners, Brazil) 11:30 - 11:50 Canned Tuna and Innovation in the Middle East: Adapting to a Changing World and Ensuring a Sustainable Future Mr Arnab Sengupta {Deputy CEO, JMB International (Thailand) Co., LTD., Thailand} 11:50 - 12:10 Asia and the Pacific: Thailand Tuna Industry Experience Mr Amornphan Aramwatananont {Director, Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA), Thailand} 12:10 - 12:30 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (NEXT2 Cafe, NEXT2 Chao Phraya & Volti) 4.2 Improving Production, Market Promotion, Access, Trade and Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Tuna Industry Growth (Session Moderator - Mr Juan Corrales) 13:30 - 13:50 Communicating Tuna Through the Ages Mr Neil Bohannon (Group Procurement Director, Princes Group, United Kingdom) 13:50 - 14.10 Fluctuating Tuna Prices: Uplifting the Value of Tuna Mr Matthew Owens (Sustainability Director, Tri Marine Group, USA) 14:10 - 14:20 Valorisation of Wastes in Tuna Processing Dr Magnus Bergkvist (Head of Science & Research, Global Innovation Center, Thai Union Group PCL, Thailand) 14:20 - 14:50 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 14:50 - 15:00 Tea break (10 mins) Session 5 - Advancing Global Food Security and Livelihoods for Healthier Communities (Session Moderator - Dr Adisorn Promthep) 15:00 - 15:20 Enhancing Market Access for Small-Scale Fishermen through Private-Public Partnerships Mr Martin Purves {Managing Director, International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF), United Kingdom}
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION9 15:20 - 15:40 Making the Invisible, Visible: Strengthening the Role of Women in the Tuna Sector Ms Sandra Ochoa Jaramillo (Chief Industrial Officer, Bolton Food and Tri Marine, Ecuador) 15:40 - 15:55 Panel Discussion (15 mins) Session 6 - Blue Transformation, Innovation, Research, Science & Technology 6.1 Innovation and Food Safety (Session Moderator - Mr Bubba Cook) 15:55 - 16:15 Digital Analytical Solutions and Environmentally Friendly Testing Mr Antonio Bustamante (Manager, BIOLAN Southeast Asia, Thailand) 16:15 - 16:35 Tuna Grading using AI Mr Kazuhiro Shimura (Group Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Japan) 16:35 - 16:55 Innovative and Sustainable Practices in Tuna Grading Mr Julien Vidus (Regional Sales Director, Marel, Thailand) 16:55 - 17:15 Drone Technology and Tuna Fisheries Mr Jorge Pérez-Bouzada (Sales Director, Marine Instruments, Spain) 17:15 - 17:30 Panel Discussion (15 mins) 17:30 - 17:35 Daily Wrap Up by the Chairperson DAY 3: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Session 6 - Blue Transformation, Innovation, Research, Science & Technology 6.2 Smart and Innovative Fishing Technology (Session Moderator - Mr Bubba Cook) 09:00 - 09:20 Smart Technologies Towards a New Era in Sustainable Tuna Fishing Mr Pedro Vigil (Global Sales Director, SATLINK, Spain) 09:20 - 09:40 Sustainability as Opportunity: Reframing the Future with Smart Technology Mr Ángel Martínez (Commercial Director, ZUNIBAL, Spain) 09:40 - 10:00 The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Blue Transformation and Tuna Sustainability - How AI will Disrupt the Tuna Industry Mr Eric Enno Tamm (CEO/Co-Founder, ThisFish Inc., Canada)
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION10 10:00 - 10:20 Panel Discussion (20 mins) 10:20 - 10:30 Tea Break (10 mins) Session 7 - Blue Transformation and the Future of Certification, Social Accountability and Sustainability in Contributing to a Safer, Cleaner and Responsible Global Tuna Industry and Planet (Session Moderator - Mr. Phil Roberts) 10:30 - 10:50 New Horizons: Ensuring Crew Welfare at the Nexus of Technology Advancement and Modern Media Exposure Mr Bubba Cook {Programme Manager, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), New Zealand} 10:50 - 11:10 Mainstreaming a Human Rights Approach in Advancing Accountability, Transparency and Sustainability in the Global Tuna Fishing Industry and Supply Chain Mr Mohammad Arifsyah (Senior Regional Oceans Campaign Strategist - Global Project Lead, Greenpeace Southeast Asia, Indonesia) 11:10 - 11:20 Traceability Ms Nada Bougouss (Fishery Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division, FAO, Italy) 11:20 - 11:30 Implications of the MSC Fisheries Standard V3.0 on Global Tuna Fisheries Mr Bill Holden {Senior Tuna Fisheries Outreach Manager, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Australia} 11:30 - 11:40 Satellite and CCTV Monitoring, Augmented Reality Audits and Marine Biodiversity Offsets: Sustainable Seafood Certification According to Friend of the Sea and Dolphin-Safe Project Mr Paolo Bray (Founder and Director, Friend of the Sea and Dolphin-Safe, Italy) 11:40 - 12:00 Panel Discussion (20 mins) Wrap up and closing remarks 12:00 - 12:20 TUNA 2024 Conference Chairperson Ms Rhea Moss-Christian {Executive Director, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Micronesia} 12:20 - 12:30 INFOFISH Ms Gemma Meermans Matainaho (Acting Director, INFOFISH, Malaysia) 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (NEXT2 Cafe, NEXT2 Chao Phraya & Volti)
Session 1 An Overview of Blue Transformation, Sustainability & Innovation in the Tuna Industry Session 1 serves as a segue from the Special Addresses, to the further articulation of the theme and in setting the tone for the rest of the Conference. It also presents a platform for an extensive discussion on the United Nations’ Blue Transformation global initiative; the contributions of Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs); the global industry and policymakers in supporting this endeavour; how innovation is becoming more and more important to the industry in improving growth and sustainability; as well as how the tuna industry can contribute further to the global common good and future prosperity of the planet. Presentations by leading representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the RFMOs, will set the tone for discussions on Blue Transformation and realisation of the oceans’ potential for enhanced food security; as well as the sustainable and innovative solutions offered by the global tuna industry in responding to global development challenges.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION12 Blue Transformation Roadmap 2022–2030: Implications for the Tuna Industry Marcio Castro de Souza Senior Fishery Officer (International Trade) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Mr Marcio Castro de Souza is in charge of markets and trade as a Senior Fisheries Officer for international trade within the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). He additionally serves as the Secretary of the FAO Sub-Committee on Fish Trade (COFI:FT), which is the pre-eminent international forum for countries to consult on the technical and economic dimensions of international trade in aquaculture and fisheries products, encompassing production and consumption. Furthermore, he oversees GLOBEFISH, an FAO-specific project tasked with providing information and analysis on the markets, as well as international trade of aquaculture and fisheries products. Mr de Souza’s main duties are research, project planning, data analysis, and policy advice on international fisheries and aquaculture trade and markets. These initiatives investigate market access, regional trade agreements, sustainability, and international fisheries regulations. His activities encompass training on fish trade and investigation of trade and economic subjects, including related studies requested by FAO Members in COFI:FT. The presentation will offer an overview of FAO Blue Transformation, a focused program that leverages established and emerging knowledge, tools, and practices by various entities such as agencies, governments, corporations, and communities that depend on aquatic food systems, with a specific emphasis on tuna. FAO Blue Transformation aims to guarantee and effectively enhance the function of aquatic food systems in advancing food security, nutrition, and accessible nutritious diets for all populations in a sustainable manner. The presentation will highlight the imperative for all parties involved to embrace a holistic strategy that considers humans, animals, the environment, and the enduring viability of businesses. This approach should encompass various factors, including sustainability, biodiversity, climate, and other interconnected domains. Furthermore, the presentation will underscore the significance of the FAO Blue Transformation strategy towards business models, highlighting its potential to facilitate enduring and secure market access. Ultimately, the presentation will demonstrate how FAO can be a practical collaborator for the business sector and governments. Website: https://www.fao.org/fishery/en Email: marcio.castrodesouza@fao.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION13 Advancing Transformation in Our Blue Pacific Continent: Our People, Our Fisheries, Our Future Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen General Director Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen is the first woman to be appointed the Director-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). She was appointed unanimously by the Fisheries Ministers at the conclusion of the 15th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial meeting in 2018. She has researched and worked in fisheries for over 20 years, including over a decade as the FFA Legal Counsel. She gained a Masters of Law (First Class Honours) in 1997 under a New Zealand scholarship, focusing on international fisheries. Dr Tupou-Roosen was also awarded a PhD in Law in 2004 under a Commonwealth Scholarship, with a focus on international and regional fisheries compliance. She is firmly committed to regional cooperation as the platform for FFA’s success. Our Pacific home is 96% Ocean. Our Ocean and Our Fisheries are a lifeline for Our People. Our People are custodians of the world’s largest and healthiest tuna fisheries. In advancing transformation in Our Blue Pacific Continent, we recognise the significant opportunity to increase the economic and social benefits from our fisheries to safeguard Our Future. Email : manu.tupou-roosen@ffa.int cc : tevita.tupou@ffa.int, anne.vave-erekali@ffa.int
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION14 RFMOs for Blue Transformation, Tuna Sustainability and Global Prosperity Dr Paul de Bruyn Executive Secretary Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Dr Paul de Bruyn is the Executive Secretary at the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Secretariat, a position he has held since July 2023, having previously been Science Manager since 2018. He started his career assessing small-scale fisheries and developing operational management procedures for invertebrate fisheries on the east coast of South Africa. He then moved to Spain, where he joined the Basque research foundation AZTI Tecnalia and was responsible for carrying out assessments for tuna and tuna-like species at both IOTC and the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT); as well as advancing management strategy evaluations for temperate tuna stocks in the Atlantic Ocean. He later joined the ICCAT Secretariat where for six years he was the By-catch Coordinator and later head of the Department of Research and Statistics. He holds a Doctorate in Marine Science with a focus on stock assessment and management strategy evaluation. The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) established in 1996, is responsible for managing 16 tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean. The IOTC has 29 Members and over 50 registered Observers. The latest catch data shows that around 2.3 million tonnes of tuna and associated species were caught in 2022. The majority of catch comprises tropical tuna species and the predominant gear types are purse-seine and gillnet. Several internal technical committees, working parties and working groups provide advice to the Commission, which in turn develops, discusses and adopts management measures. The processes have been improved and streamlined over time, improving the communication between scientists and managers and ensuring that important decisions are based on the best available science. In general, compliance with management measures has improved over time, although several species managed by the IOTC are still showing signs of being overfished or subject to overfishing. In addition, the IOTC continues to address several important issues such as catch allocations, Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD) management, catch limits for key tropical tuna species, improved data for neritic tuna species as well as socio-economic considerations when developing management measures. These issues will need to be resolved in order to ensure the sound management of the species under the competency of the IOTC. Website: www.iotc.org Email: paul.debruyn@fao.org cc: Gerard.Domingue@fao.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION15 Innovative and Sustainable Tuna Fisheries: The Role of WCPFC in Global Blue Transformation Rhea Moss-Christian Executive Director Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Ms Rhea Moss-Christian currently serves as the Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), an international body overseeing the management of the largest tuna fishery globally. Appointed by the Commission’s 41 Member countries and territories in December 2022, her role reflects her extensive experience and leadership in fisheries management and conservation efforts across the Pacific Islands region. Her professional journey includes significant contributions as an independent consultant, where she worked with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency on various fisheries-related projects. This work built on her earlier career in public service, which began in 1996 at the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she managed the Asia/Pacific portfolio and represented RMI in the WCPFC Convention negotiations. Ms Moss-Christian’s expertise also led her to roles with the United States National Fisheries Service in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Federated States of Micronesia; and the National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA). Her commitment to sustainable fisheries management and compliance was demonstrated through her leadership in the WCPFC’s Technical and Compliance Committee and her historic tenure as Chair of the WCPFC from 2015 to 2018 – the first woman to achieve this position. In 2017, she was appointed as the first Chair of the Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the Commission and developing a national strategy for nuclear justice. Her career in the Government of the Marshall Islands also includes roles as Deputy Secretary of Resources and Development and as an Oceans and Fisheries Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms Moss-Christian is an active member of the Asia Pacific Leadership Network and serves on the Board of Advisors to the Pacific Security College at the Australian National University. She has a Global MBA from The Fletcher School at Tufts University; an MA in International Policy Studies from Stanford University; a Post-Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies from Oxford University; and a BA in Politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Born in the Marshall Islands and holding dual nationality with the United States, Ms Moss-Christian resides in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, with her husband Christopher Christian and their daughter Isla. Her career embodies a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, international cooperation, and the advancement of sustainable fisheries management. The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) stands as the guardian of the world’s largest tuna fishery, valuable not only in terms of its biological wealth but also due to its significant socio-economic impact to small island nations in the region. This presentation will delve into the contributions of the WCPFC towards fostering a “Blue Transformation” in the tuna sector, highlighting its role in promoting conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory species. The necessity for the WCPFC to adapt stems from evolving global environmental challenges, shifting market demands, and the urgent need to ensure sustainable fishery practices to achieve several goals. The Commission’s role in managing tuna fisheries is crucial in steering the global community towards prosperity through responsible stewardship of marine resources. This entails a dual approach of supporting the industry and influencing policymaker agendas to align with sustainability objectives. Those sustainability objectives are in turn, innately tied to the needs and requirements of small island developing States and territories that are situated in the WCPFC’s Convention Area, and whose livelihoods are connected. Moreover, the presentation will explore how RFMOs like the WCPFC are engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that the tuna industry is not only responsive to, but also proactive in, addressing global environment and development challenges. Through openness to innovation and modernization, the WCPFC is working to enhance efficiency in the way it manages Pacific tuna fisheries. This is seen in its efforts to develop harvest strategies; incorporate technology to support data collection, such as electronic reporting and electronic monitoring; and streamline reporting requirements. Overall, the presentation will offer a comprehensive overview of how the WCPFC’s efforts are increasingly incorporating consideration for global environmental challenges, thereby playing a transformative role in both the industry a
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION16 Equity as a Pathway to Sustainability Dr Quentin Hanich Professor/Fisheries Governance Program Leader Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) University of Wollongong Professor Dr Quentin Hanich leads the ANCORS Fisheries Governance Research Program at the University of Wollongong, where he is a Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Research Chair. He works throughout the Indo-Pacific region in various international research partnerships focusing on ocean governance and equity, marine conservation, and the sustainable and equitable management of transboundary fisheries. He is particularly interested in strategic research and capacity building projects that strengthen cooperation. With this goal in mind, he engages closely with governments, stakeholders and international fora, and develops collaborative studies and courses that address current and future ocean governance and policy challenges. Professor Hanich has chaired international treaty working groups, facilitated inter-governmental workshops, advised Ministerial meetings and national delegations, and is a member of the United Nations Pool of Experts for the World Ocean Assessment. Most of the world’s tuna is caught in the Indo-Pacific, providing critical contributions to global markets, food security, livelihoods, as well as revenue and economic development for numerous developing coastal and fishing States. The long-term sustainability of these fisheries depends on effective cooperation by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), and their adoption and implementation of conservation and management measures. Both organisations have adopted various conservation and management measures, yet are struggling to negotiate hard limits without opt-outs and exemptions. Simultaneously, both organisations are also attempting to negotiate equitable and enduring allocations and hard limits, intending to remove exemptions through equitable distributions. Meanwhile, climate change complicates and intensifies management concerns. The success of these negotiations is critical to ensure the long-term future of these fisheries, while avoiding a disproportionate burden on developing States. Professor Hanich will discuss the importance of equity as a pathway to sustainability, and the need for Indo- Pacific tuna fisheries to address equity concerns in order to reach agreement and implement long-term sustainable management. Website: https://oceanequityresearch.org Email: hanich@uow.edu.au
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION17 New Challenges for Sustainable Tuna Fisheries Steven Adolf Senior Advisor High Seas Alliance Mr Steven Adolf is a writer, researcher, economist and consultant on sustainable fisheries, ocean management and policies. He is the author of the book “Tuna Wars” which outlines the history and current developments of sustainability in global tuna fisheries and markets. Following years of discussion and negotiation, last year’s adoption of the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (known as the High Seas or BBNJ Agreement) marks a crucial moment in global sustainable governance of the biodiversity in our oceans. The ratification and ensuing implementation phase beckon a transformative period for government bodies and civil sectors alike. Particularly for the tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (t-RFMOs), the treaty heralds a period of significant organizational and governance evolution, essential for maintaining their custodial role in the realm of sustainable seafood markets. The High Seas Treaty marks the start of an era where the agenda is shifting to a more holistic approach of sustainable tuna fisheries management. This period is rife with opportunities for those involved in the tuna market to enhance the sustainability of their supply chains and change the marketing concept of their sustainable tuna products. Email: stevenadolf@gmail.com
Session 2 Global Tuna Industry Efforts and Actions Towards Sustainability and Innovation Focusing on industry efforts and actions, this Session gathers representatives from the industry and policy makers to provide a broad spectrum and richness in the discussions. They will speak to the current and ongoing efforts and initiatives towards sustainability and innovation in tuna management, as well as industry commitments and partnerships towards these ends. Session 2 will also introduce topical issues such as carbon footprints and resource sustainability, emphasising the inherent value of a responsible tuna industry in contributing towards Blue Transformation, as well as global sustainability and food security. The discussion will also look at possible ways in which the industry can improve its resilience in preparing for global disruptions and challenges that may arise in future.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION20 2.1 Tuna Industry Initiatives and Efforts Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Industry The European Industry as “Positive Agents of Change”: AIPCE-CEP Manifesto Luciano Pirovano Chief Sustainability Officer Bolton Food and Tri Marine Chairman of AIPCE-CEP Sustainability Working Group After several years of experience in leading multinational companies operating in the food and beverage business, Mr Luciano Pirovano joined Bolton Food in 2003 as Marketing Director. In 2008, he became responsible for Sustainable Development in Bolton Food, having a key role in defining the sustainability strategy of the company; and signing transformational partnerships with WWF in 2017 and with Oxfam in 2020. He participated in the creation of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) in 2009 and was Chair of its Board of Directors from 2017 to 2021. Currently he is a member of the ISSA Board of Directors and Executive Committee; and Chairman of the AIPCE-CEP (EU Fish Processors Associations) Sustainability Working Group. Since January 2024, Mr Pirovano is Chief Sustainability Officer of Bolton Food & Tri Marine. Climate change poses a growing threat to global food security, and by extension, to future economic and political stability. As an intrinsically low-carbon source of high-quality nutrition, sustainably managed seafood has a unique and critical contribution to make in meeting these challenges. Whether wild-caught or farmed, seafood is the most internationally traded of all food products and a primary source of protein for over three billion people around the world; as well as a vital part of a healthy and affordable diet for many more. The industry needs to address different issues, from responsible sourcing based on scientifically driven conservation policies, to the highest efficiency in processing operations. This includes reducing wider environmental impacts and promoting fair and ethical labour practices across supply chains – as well as end-to-end strategies for moving towards net zero. Consequently, AIPCE CEP through its Sustainability Working Group, is working on a manifesto with a holistic approach to sustainability for the seafood sector. Website: https://www.boltongroup.net/en/ Email: lpirovano@boltonfood.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION21 Shipping Industry Perspectives on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lessons for the Tuna Industry Thue Barfod Global Director of Fish and Seafood Vertical A.P. Moller - Maersk Following his graduation from The Danish Merchant Marine Academy as Master Marine and a few years at sea, Mr Thue Barfod began his shore-based career in 2000. Since then, he has held various positions within Maersk Line in mainly Latin America and Asia. During his time in South America, he worked in the company’s Chilean country organization and later on as member of the Regional Reefer Management team covering Latin America from São Paulo. In September 2006, he was asked to start up a dedicated reefer desk in Asia covering the Greater China Area, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, a position he held until the end of 2009. In January 2010, Mr. Barfod relocated to Hong Kong, where he is heading Maersk Line’s Reefer Business Development efforts in a region covering the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. In May 2015, he took up the position as Maersk Line’s Global Director of the Fish and Seafood cargo segment, a position he still holds today, based in Singapore. Website: www.maersk.com Email: thue.barfod@maersk.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION22 Supporting the Tuna Longline Industry on its Path to Becoming Seabird-Safe Janice Molloy Trust Convenor Southern Seabirds Trust Ms Janice Molloy has been supporting fishing fleets and industry groups in their journey towards seabird-safe fishing for over twenty years. In 2006 she established a collaboration called the Southern Seabirds Trust, made up of the New Zealand fishing industry, WWF New Zealand, indigenous fishing interests, and the New Zealand Government. The Trust provides fleets in New Zealand and elsewhere in the world with the knowledge and practical support they need to address seabird captures and finds ways to publicly acknowledge industry efforts. It organises skipper exchanges between countries, delivers port-based workshops, presents awards for industry leadership, and helps fund research to develop new mitigation solutions. A Seabird-Safe Fishing Toolkit is being developed with guidance from a range of tuna companies and organisations, bringing together information on practical measures to reduce seabird bycatch and ways for companies to demonstrate the measures in use. It will include information on costs of measures, any effects they have on fishing, trouble-shooting tips, as well as global maps showing where threatened seabirds occur, zoned by level of risk. The Toolkit is not about regulation or advocating for a particular objective. This first iteration of the Toolkit is for companies operating tuna longline vessels greater than 24m. Email: janice@southernseabirds.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION23 A Case Study for an Assurance Model for Mitigating Risks on Tuna Sourcing and Meeting Market Requirements: The Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) Marcelo Hidalgo Sustainability & CSR Director Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea Mr Marcelo Hidalgo has more than 26 years of experience in the seafood supply value chain. He has advised large retail companies, tuna fleets, seafood processing suppliers, NGOs, and governments in the application and improvement of responsible sourcing and sustainable practices, creating change that will drive the global seafood supply value chain. In addition to experience in farm management, standards development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, he has more than 15 years of audit experience, having been a lead assessor for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards as well as other social, environmental, and traceability schemes and standards. Mr Hidalgo developed and implemented the Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) Initiative of Papua New Guinea, and he is currently part of several board committees of NGOs, including the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), the FISH Standard, Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), MSC STAC, and the EU-funded AQUA-LIT project. Assurance is defined as the flow of information that provides a level of confidence that objectives will be achieved within an acceptable level of risk, including the elements to support the final product. In 2018, the Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea (FIA PNG) committed to the Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) which is a due diligence Assurance Model based on four pillars addressing market requirements. Since then, FIA PNG Members have been working tirelessly to implement and achieve several milestones to complete the Model putting together all the elements requested by the market to support the final product – FIA PNG tuna. This has been a joint effort with the National Fisheries Authorities (NFA) following the strategic planning or log-frame also set up in 2018. FIA PNG is proud to be a progressive tuna fishery, assessing risks in different areas and implementing mitigation measures to increase confidence, accountability, and transparency of our fishing operations. Website: www.fia-png.com Email: contact@seafoodmatter.eu
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18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION25 2.2 Strengthening Industry Commitments, Partnerships and Innovation Towards Sustainability Leading by Example: the TTIA Experience Dr Chanintr Chalisarapong President Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) Dr Chanintr Chalisarapong was born on 4 February 1962. He is President of the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) and a director and registrar of the Board of Trade of Thailand. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Political Science, University of Paris VII in 1988 and a Doctorate degree at the University of Paris VII, Social Science Faculty (Third World Development Department) in 1991. Dr Chanintr was Business Development Manager at Thai Agri-Foods PCL (1991-1995), and Senior Vice President of Pataya Food Industries Ltd. (1995-2005). Since 2006 until now, he has been working for Seavalue PCL as a Senior Vice President. Due to his extensive professional background on trade negotiations and the fisheries industry, INFOFISH has invited him to be a Chairman/Co-Chairman in the biennial INFOFISH World Tuna Trade and Conference since 2002. Food safety, sustainability and ethical standards are the core policies held by the company to promote sustainable growth of the Thai tuna industry. With regard to sustainability, Thailand’s tuna imports are primarily from the Western and Central Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, under the control and management of the respective Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs). TTIA is supportive of the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries, B.E. 2018 (A.D. 2015) as well as compliance with the International Labour Organization’s (ILOs) C188 - Work in Fishing Convention, 2007. (No. 188). On ethical standards, TTIA has set guidelines for its Members and the supply chains to implement these standards according to relevant Thai law and the international principles on working conditions and welfare such as Ethical Practice towards Workers Policy, Vessel Inspection Guideline (seaman and crew) and Good Labor Practices (GLP). TTIA is collaborating with the ILO in the Ship to Shore Rights Project to develop better working conditions in the seafood industry. TTIA is also actively addressing global warming, and applies the Bio-Circular-Green economy model (BCG) to the tuna industry. BCG is a national policy in Thailand in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. In addition, the industry in Thailand is focused on full utilisation of tuna raw material, to reduce loss and waste as well as add value through the manufacture of petfood and other products. Association Members have set goals and policies for environmental operations, such as using clean energy, installing solar cells in roofs, using sustainable packaging, and managing waste efficiently. Website: https://thaituna.org/main/home-en Email: ttia@thaituna.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION26 Bolton Food Group: ‘Partnership is Our Leadership’ Luciano Pirovano Chief Sustainability Officer Bolton Food & Tri Marine After several years of experience in leading multinational companies operating in the food and beverage business, Mr Luciano Pirovano joined Bolton Food in 2003 as Marketing Director. In 2008, he became responsible for Sustainable Development in Bolton Food, having a key role in defining the sustainability strategy of the company; and signing transformational partnerships with WWF in 2017 and with Oxfam in 2020. He participated in the creation of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) in 2009 and was Chair of its Board of Directors from 2017 to 2021. Currently he is a member of the ISSA Board of Directors and Executive Committee; and Chairman of the AIPCE-CEP (EU Fish Processors Associations) Sustainability Working Group. Since January 2024, Mr Pirovano is Chief Sustainability Officer of Bolton Food & Tri Marine. Bolton Food considers sustainability as an integral part of its business strategy, a path of continuous improvement that is extremely complex and impossible to tackle without the support of all stakeholders involved in the supply chain. The motto ‘Partnership is our leadership’ describes the approach with which the company manages the issue of sustainability by working together with global strategic partners in full compliance with Goal 17 (Partnership for the Goals) of the Sustainable Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. To be an agent of change, it is crucial to “play the game” together with teams of experts who act as “critical friends” to identify opportunities for improvement through a global, scientific and multi-stakeholder approach, which allows for ambitious transformative projects and the achievement of important goals along the supply chain. Bolton Food addresses sustainability in all its social, economic and environmental dimensions, working on four pillars: sustainable fishing and ocean health; human rights and community support; sustainable production; and health and nutrition. Website: https://www.boltongroup.net/en/ Email: lpirovano@boltonfood.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION27 Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited’s Role in Modernizing the Maldives’ Fishing Industry and Promoting Sustainability Ahmed Shamah Rasheed CEO Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) Mr Ahmed Shamah Rasheed served as the Deputy Mayor of the Male’ City Council from 2011 to 2014. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelors degree in Law. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO). The effects of climate change are detrimental to both the ecosystems of the ocean and the populations of tuna, posing a huge risk to our industry. As a State-owned organization of a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), we are committed to taking preventative measures to adapt to climate change, such as the establishment of marine protected areas and the environmentally responsible management of fisheries. Since its establishment in 1993, the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd. (MIFCO) has been a leading entity in the modernization of the Maldives’ fisheries sector. Our dedication to sustainability is founded upon the traditional pole-and- line fishing technique, which epitomizes environmental stewardship and sustainable living. To a large extent, MIFCO’s success can be attributed to our dedication to environmentally responsible fishing methods as well as focus on research and technology with the goals of increasing production, decreasing waste, and improving product quality. Increasing the credibility of our products is something that we are glad to accomplish with world renowned certifications such as Marine Stewardship Council and Dolphin Safe. Moreover, MIFCO actively engages in market expansion efforts, seeking new opportunities for tuna export and welcoming investments in canary, cold facility, and collection vessels. We advocate for sustainable fisheries management, aligning with the Maldivian government’s initiatives such as marine protected zones to mitigate climate change effects on tuna populations. We strongly encourage the worldwide tuna industry to adopt sustainability, innovation, and adaptation. Collectively, we can guarantee the sustainability of tuna as a fundamental source of food while safeguarding our marine ecosystems and fishing communities. Website: www.mifco.mv Email: ceo@mifco.mv
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION28 One Step Forward: Tuna Harvest Strategy in Indonesian Archipelagic Waters Dr Toni Ruchimat Policy Advisor Indonesia Tuna Consortium Dr Toni Ruchimat’s career in marine fisheries spans over four decades, having served as a government official performing key roles in research, management and conservation. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from IPB University, followed by Master’s and Doctoral degrees from prestigious institutions in Japan. He has held various directorial positions, including overseeing fish resources management and conservation efforts. His extensive experience includes spearheading initiatives such as a harvest strategy for tuna; diplomatic endeavours in Regional Fisheries Management Offices; and initiating laws addressing bycatch. In addition, he has been instrumental in fostering stakeholder participation within the tuna industry, ensuring sustainable practices and equitable outcomes. Dr Ruchimat is a sought-after speaker who brings valuable insights into the complexities of marine and fisheries issues. Currently, he serves as policy advisor for the Indonesia Tuna Consortium and also as senior advisor for the Fisheries Resource Center Indonesia to support sustainable coastal and marine management efforts in Indonesia. Indonesia contributes 15-18% of the world’s total tuna and tuna-like species catch. Dominated by skipjack tuna and with significant catches of yellowfin tuna, Indonesia exported over 13% of its tuna catch in 2022, totalling 194 724 tonnes valued at USD 960 266. Indonesia is a member of three Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs): IOTC, CCSBT, and WCPFC. It is also a contracting non-member of IATTC. Despite proactive measures, concerns persist regarding the declining status of wild tuna stocks and Indonesia recognises the importance of safeguarding these resources for future generations. On World Oceans Day in 2023, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries unveiled a Harvest Strategy, focused on expanding Indonesian tuna production while promoting sustainability. The Harvest Strategy was developed over a 9-year national consultative process, commencing in 2014 and culminating in the official adoption of the framework in June 2023. Through the Harvest Strategy and collaboration with international organisations, Indonesia is positioned to secure the future of its tuna fisheries while ensuring the long-term health of its marine ecosystems. Email : truchimat@gmail.com cc: nefa.firman@gmail.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION29 Sustainability and the Consumer in the Australian and New Zealand Markets Tim Anastasopoulos Senior Procurement Category Manager Simplot Food Group APAC Mr Tim Anastasopoulos has over twenty-five years’ experience in procurement and is currently a long-term employee of Simplot Australia, as Senior Procurement Category Manager. He has a science background in Chemistry; however, he moved into a commercial role in the early stages of his career. Over the past eleven years, he has been managing the tuna and value-added salmon category, and is responsible for the supply of shelf-stable finished goods under the John West brand for the Australian and New Zealand markets. He is passionate about sustainability; a career highlight being the instrumental role he played in managing the transition of the John West Skipjack Tuna range from FAD-caught to MSC Pacifical/PNA free school skipjack in 2015. This resulted in John West becoming the first brand globally to transition its entire skipjack range to MSC skipjack. He has been called a “Tuna Nerd” in past, which is a title he graciously accepts! Tuna continues to be an important staple for consumers in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Most of the volume is produced in Thailand with over 80% of the sales volume in both markets being the 95g cans. The tuna industry has made enormous progress in the management of the resource to ensure it remains sustainable. Despite all this great work and the progress that has been made by the industry, how well is that being conveyed to the consumer? Does the consumer understand what progress has been made? What does sustainability mean to the consumer? Is sustainability an important factor for the consumer when purchasing canned tuna? Results of recent studies indicate that the sustainability message is not clear in the consumer’s mind and whilst it is a factor considered when purchasing canned tuna, it ranks below other factors such as price and quality. A recent consumer insights report suggests that one of the future trends is for brands to step up and find a way to simplify the sustainability message for the consumer; to connect with them to make sustainability a key purchasing factor. Clear messaging on sustainability progress needs to be shared with the consumer, i.e. “greenshouting”, rather than kept as the world’s best kept secret, i.e. “greenhushing”. Email: tim.anastasopoulos@simplot.com
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18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION31 Session 3 Blue Transformation and Sustainable Supply Chains As the first Session for Day 2, “Blue Transformation and Sustainable Supply Chains” continues to develop the thematic focus areas outlined the previous day, and how they resonate in terms of sustainable supply chains going forward. The discussion on sustainable supply chains will also have an emphasis on raw material sourcing, benefit-sharing and value-adding; as well as the relevant regional and global policies, and the actions and initiatives that enhance sustainability of supply chains from end to end. Session 3 will also touch on energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives in the tuna fishing industry, reusable raw materials for packing, and advances in waste management.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION32 Global Tuna Alliance Daniel Suddaby Executive Director, Global Tuna Alliance (GTA) With over 20 years of experience in fisheries and marine conservation, Mr Daniel Suddaby has a deep passion for the ocean, marine life, and sustainable fishing practices. He is an expert in tuna, advocacy, and sustainable market tools that drive change in fisheries and seafood supply chains. Prior to joining the GTA, he founded and led the Tuna and Distant Water Fisheries Program at Ocean Outcomes, building effective relationships with longline tuna and supply chain companies to incentivise transformation through tools such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fishery Improvement Projects. Previously, he spent six years as the Deputy Leader of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) global fisheries initiative, leading global engagement in tuna fisheries and advocacy in all Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs), and providing strategic direction to WWF International on seafood engagement. Mr Suddaby also has experience as a Senior Fisheries Certification Manager for the MSC. “GTA Phase II: 2024 and beyond” will outline GTA’s work moving forward, what key areas we will focus on, and how the tuna supply chain can help. Website: www.globaltunaalliance.com Email: daniel@globaltunaalliance.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION33 Navigating to Sustainability via Supply Chain Transparency Dr Hilario Murua Senior Scientist International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) Dr Hilario Murua is a Senior Scientist at ISSF with more than 25 years of experience in fish biology/ecology, population dynamics, assessment, and management. He is a member of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) and the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Scientific Committee. He chaired the IOTC Scientific Committee (2015–2018); served as rapporteur for the Bigeye Species Group at ICCAT (2015-2018); and chaired the IOTC Working Party on Tropical Tunas (2010-2014); and is the Chair of the IOTC Working Party on Methods and the IOTC Working Group on Electronic Monitoring Systems. He was also a member of the European Union Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) from 2010–2018. Dr Murua has coordinated several international research projects on tuna biology, assessment, and management. He has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers, and is currently working on population dynamics of tropical tunas. Achieving sustainable tuna fisheries hinges on the credible verification of commitments made across the supply chain, especially at the vessel level. This presentation by ISSF will review how a collaborative approach that brings together industry, science, and the conservation community, is driving transformative vessel to-plate transparency. ISSF's presentation will dissect the multifaceted approach adopted, spotlighting the indispensable tools driving this transformation. Among these tools are the ISSF ProActive Vessel Register (PVR) and the Vessels in Other Sustainability Initiatives (VOSI) list. In conjunction with ISSF conservation measures for participating seafood companies (all of which are subject to independent audits), they jointly offer a comprehensive assessment of supply chain sustainability pledges. Collectively, these initiatives not only elevate transparency but also provide stakeholders with a holistic assessment of supply chain sustainability commitments, mapping a course toward more environmentally responsible tuna fisheries. Website: https://www.iss-foundation.org Email: hmurua@iss-foundation.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION34 The Business Case for Adoption of the Common Language of Seafood Traceability & Data Interoperability Huw Thomas Asia Pacific Market Development Lead Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Mr Huw Thomas founded 3 Pillars Seafood in 2020 to provide responsible sourcing and supply chain advice to seafood processors, retailers, and non-governmental organisations. With a career spanning nearly 30 years in the seafood world, he has been Fisheries and Aquaculture Manager of a retailer in the United Kingdom; led the market engagement work for a US-based trust aiming to end illegal fishing; worked as Technical Director of one of the UKs leading chilled seafood processing companies, and run a shrimp processing plant in Vietnam. Recognised as a thought leader in the evolving world that seafood sustainability programmes sit, he brings a unique perspective and insight to supply chain risks, mitigation, and certification efforts. At the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), Mr Thomas sits as a Management Board Director whilst supporting the ongoing market development outreach. GDST was created with the aim of developing a traceability standard for the seafood industry and software providers. This has resulted in the development of the GDST Standards and Guidelines for interoperable Seafood Traceability Systems. This presentation covers the history of the dialogue process that created the GDST Standard, explains the benefits it presents to brands and retailers facing increasing cost, reputation, and supply chain pressures, including how software and hardware solution providers operating in tuna supply chains will benefit from adoption of the Standard. Reference will be made to how GDST aligns with the FAO, bringing benefit to national catch documentation and import-export schemes; and how organizations working with financial institutions have quantified cost benefit of the transparency GDST implementation brings. GDST enables a global seafood trade where seafood buyers use a common language when talking about the seafood they catch, farm, buy or sell and can capture the information in a standardised way so that when digitised, it can be used seamlessly for traceability, transparency, enforcement, and validation. The GDST Standard is updated through an annual dialogue process. Partner companies and stakeholders are invited to dialogue sessions across the globe where revisions and additions to Key Data Elements (KDEs) and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) are discussed and formulated into a revision which is voted upon by industry partners. Website: www.thegdst.org Email: huw.thomas@thegdst.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION35 Blue Transformation and a Fully Traceable, Sustainable Raw Material Supply Henk Brus Managing Director Pacifical B.V From an early age, Mr Henk Brus was introduced to the tuna business as the son of a canned foods’ importer. In 1987, after finishing his study in psychology, he started work in the food trade sector. From 1992 to 1998, he was the vice-president of a leading multinational canned fish importer in the Netherlands. In 1998, he founded his own company, Atuna bv - a global tuna trading company covering the complete vertical supply chain. That same year he also launched an internet blog, Atuna.com, which has since become the world’s leading internet media company for tuna business news, and the organiser of many conferences. Since 2014, he is only involved in Atuna bv. as a shareholder. Mr Brus has been a speaker and co-chair at many major tuna conferences over the last 30 years. In 2000, he was one of the co- founders of the World Tuna Purse Seiner Organization (WTPO). In early 2007, he founded a new company, Sustunable bv, seeking a “responsible business approach towards tuna sourcing,” and was the pioneer in the global marketing of FAD-free tuna. In 2010, Sustunable was approached by the WCPO’s eight PNA nations to become their joint venture partner in the company Pacifical, to globally market PNA’s sustainable and fully traceable MSC-certified free school skipjack and yellowfin tuna. Since then, he has been CEO of the company. He was also the initiator of World Tuna Day which in 2016, the United Nations General Assembly voted to officially observe on May 2nd each year. This presentation will focus on how to organize a transparent and fully traceable supply chain, using the latest IT and the GDST data exchange protocol to ensure that the tuna caught truly contributes to Blue Transformation, produced and distributed in the most sustainable way. It will highlight how companies throughout the entire tuna supply chain today are reaching these goals per shipment through close cooperation, and effective information collection and exchange, combining over a dozen verified data sources using one innovative online platform. Website: www.pacifical.com Email : henk@pacifical.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION36 In accordance with its mandate as an intergovernmental organization, INFOFISH Member States comprise several countries in Asia and the Pacific. We also invite any legal entity in Member States as well as non-Member States related to the Fisheries, Aquaculture and Seafood Industry to join us as an Associate Member. These include: INFOFISH ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Forging close links with the global seafood industry For further details, please visit www.infofish.org or contact info@infofish.org ο Aquaculture companies ο Animal health companies ο Seafood processors ο Certification agencies ο Academia ο Equipment and supplies companies ο Fishing technology companies ο Packaging and printing companies ο Investors ο Innovators ο Business forums and professional associations ο Others
Session 4 The Global Tuna Market and Improving Production, Market Promotion, Access, Trade and Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Tuna Industry Growth Session 4 shines a spotlight on the global tuna market; specifically, improving supply volume, market access, trade and investment, innovation and sustainable tuna industry growth. The focus in Session 4.1 will be on the current trends in markets, production, and trade and investment in regional markets across the globe. Session 4.2 follows, highlighting case examples and innovative initiatives in production, marketing, banking and finance; as well as technological advancements that speak to improving efficiency and sustainability at various points of the supply chain. The latter Session also re-visits conversations and discussions on alternative or cleaner energy and financing Blue Transformation.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION38 4.1 Global Tuna Market Trends from Across Major Regional Markets The European Market Roberto Alonso Secretary General ANFACO-CECOPESCA Mr Roberto Alonso is Secretary General of ANFACO-CECOPESCA, a private organisation with 120 years of history and which brings together more than 255 companies from the Spanish marine industry, including a leading Technological Center with more than 100 researchers. In his professional work, he represents and defends the competitiveness of companies, interacting with various organizations (FDE, FAO, WTO) and public entities, as well as participating in the advisory councils of the European Union (LDAC, MAC, CCSUD), in the European industrial association AIPCE-CEP, ESSA or EUROTHON presidency. He is also involved in various innovation initiatives such as the Technology Platform for Fishing and Aquaculture PTEPA Vice-President, and the Datalife HUB, as well as collaborating in the execution and dissemination of R&D projects. He has a degree in Industrial Engineering as well as a Master’s degree in Industrial Innovation from the University of Vigo, Spain; and he has also completed the LEAD program taught by Stanford University in Corporate Innovation. The presentation will examine the European Union’s canned fish market, with analysis of import and export patterns, legislative barriers, and the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement. The EU plays a key role in the global canned fish trade as a major producer. The presentation will also analyse current market trends, highlighting key players and drivers of trade flows. A crucial aspect of the presentation will be the legislative landscape, with a specific focus on the challenges that would shape the industry in the coming years. The program will cover compliance issues, quality standards, and sustainability measures, offering valuable insights for companies navigating the changing regulatory environment. It will also highlight the ongoing negotiations of the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement and the vision of ANFACO-CECOPESCA in this regard. Website: www.anfaco.es Email: direccion@anfaco.es
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION39 How Growing Competition from China and IUU Undermine Ecuador’s Tuna Supremacy in Latin America: Lessons for the Global Industry Dario Chemerinski Senior Business Director SSP- Selecting Strategic Partners Mr Dario Chemerinski is an Economist (University of Buenos Aires), based in Santos City, the fish capital of Brazil, where he combines his two passions: tuna business and longboard surfing. A regular author on tuna in Latin America and emerging countries for the INFOFISH International magazine, since 2010 he has been speaker at all INFOFISH Tuna Conferences and also in the Pacific (including the Pacific Tuna Forum in 2023), and Americas Tuna Forums. He is a former Director of the International Division of the Calvo Group/Gomes da Costa Brazil, where he took a critical lead in the expansion of the group’s presence from 38 to 75 countries worldwide today. He has also held various other international business positions in FMCG companies, such as Del Valle Juices (Coca- Cola), Cadbury, Cinzano and BP Castrol. After leaving Calvo Group in 2013, Mr Chemerinski became Business Director at SSP (Selecting Strategic Partners), with the aim to get the ‘Right Brands into the Right Hands’. In this capacity, he is currently focused on various tuna branded and private label projects for Latin American, US and East African countries, together with top suppliers from Thailand and Vietnam. He is also fully responsible for Original Thai Beer SINGHA operations in Chile, Brazil and Argentina and partner of Cavanna Olive Oil (Italia) operations for regional retailers and the HORECA sector across Latin America. He speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Hebrew and is learning Italian. The presentation “How Growing Competition from China and IUU Undermine Ecuador’s Tuna Supremacy in Latin America: Lessons for the Global Industry” will highlight issues on strengthening tuna sustainability, including IUU fishing, China´s huge appetite for tuna, Ecuador’s FTA with China which excludes tuna, and Ecuador´s zero tolerance approach to IUU. Email: dchemerinski@gmail.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION40 Canned Tuna and Innovation in the Middle East: Adapting to a Changing World and Ensuring a Sustainable Future Arnab Sengupta Deputy CEO J.M.B. International (Thailand) Co. Ltd Mr Arnab Sengupta has been associated with canned tuna for the last 22 years, starting with the origin of Thailand, and expanding into Indonesia, the Philippines, and now Ecuador. He helped in developing the markets of Egypt and Libya for Thai tuna in its initial days and initiated the growth of Argentina as a market for Thai tuna in the late 1990s. He is well-versed in the markets for canned seafood in the Middle East, Africa, and India. Currently, he is Deputy CEO of JMB Thailand, a procurement consultant/agent based in Thailand. He has also worked with ADQ (Abu Dhabi Sovereign fund) as a project consultant for land-based aquaculture, and as a turnaround leader for the retail and branded business, Phoenix Group, Dubai, focusing on the Middle East and Africa. The bulk of his career has been with American (Foods) Dubai, where he managed their shelf-stable business in the Middle East and North African region. He has also held the responsibility of Group Director, Exports & New Markets, Thai Union Europe. The Middle East and Africa is a dynamic market with growth potential for canned tuna; while it has its ups and downs, the trend has been one of steady expansion. This region has been accepting of many European national brands and products, such as tuna salad and other value-added products. It is also a market of interest for value-added brands from the Philippines, with primary focus on their own diaspora. However, canned tuna (solid and chunks) are the key baseline products that this market consumes. The presentation will give a heads-up to any brand or company interested in entering or exploring this geographical sector. It will look at the size of the market, as well as the characteristics and consumer preferences, giving a snapshot for anyone interested to work on a business plan for the region. Email : arnab@jmbinter.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION41 Asia and the Pacific: Thailand Tuna Industry Experience Amornphan Aramwatananont Director Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA) Mr Amornphan Aramwatananont has been a Director in the Thai Tuna Industry Association since 2014 and a Director of the Thai Pet Food Trade Association since 2019. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, USA and a Master of Science in Marketing at Thammasat University. He has been working as Senior Vice President of the Sea Value Group (Sea Value Plc., Unicord Plc. & I.S.A. Value Co., Ltd.) since 2012. Currently, the world faces new challenges, including war and global warming, which affect economies all over the world as well as a wide range of businesses such as those in the seafood industry. The Asia-Pacific region is home to countries that produce and export 52% of global tuna products, including Thailand, the People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Thailand holds the highest share of 30% of global exports, producing approximately 500 000 tonnes of canned tuna per year. The Thai industry prioritises sustainable growth through the three core policies of Food Safety, Sustainability and Ethical Standards. An opportunity for tariff relief comprises the TH-EU FTA and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) negotiations. At the same time, the industry must adapt to stricter non-tariff regulations regarding labour and human rights, environmental protection, and fluctuations in tuna resources due to global warming. Website: https://thaituna.org/main/home-en/ Email: ttia@thaituna.org
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18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION43 WORLD NOMINAL TUNA CATCHES BY SPECIES AND FISHING AREAS 2022 (MT)
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION44 Fishing Areas/Species Skipjack (SJ) Albacore (AL) Yellowfin (YF) Bigeye (BE) Bluefin (BF)* Northeast Pacific 0 10638 1 10 0 Eastern Central Pacific 107230 29419 191736 56698 419 Southeast Pacific 290410 15548 135909 30023 0 Northwest Atlantic 4 1162 732 1486 3365 Western Central Atlantic 437 2963 32563 5161 802 Southwest Atlantic 14338 5570 6585 5842 16 Northeast Atlantic 7862 26286 78 1651 11002 Eastern Central Atlantic 244918 1265 110219 36337 3481 WORLD NOMINAL TUNA CATCHES BY SPECIES AND FISHING AREAS 2022 (MT) EASTERN CENTRAL PACIFIC NORTHEAST PACIFIC SOUTHEAST PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC WESTERN CENTRAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST ATLANTIC NORTHEAST ATLANTIC PACIFIC OCEAN ATLANTIC OCEAN
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION45 Fishing Areas/Species Skipjack (SJ) Albacore (AL) Yellowfin (YF) Bigeye (BE) Bluefin (BF)* Southeast Atlantic 4867 12037 10080 11207 2664 Western Indian Ocean 471894 24122 333672 58435 1127 Eastern Indian Ocean 188260 22538 83063 43717 9365 Northwest Pacific 53327 16095 14474 5834 11538 Western Central Pacific 1672671 41446 643573 100510 64 Southwest Pacific 1569 13522 918 717 4021 Mediterranean and Black Sea 3517 2229 16 0 25112 Skipjack (SJ) Albacore (AL) Yellowfin (YF) Bigeye (BE) Bluefin (BF)* Tuna Landings 3061304 224840 1563619 357628 72976 Total Tuna Landings 5280366 NOTE: All figures are rounded. *Northern, Southern & Pacific **Including other fishing areas Source: FISHSTAT FAO 2024 WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN EASTERN INDIAN OCEAN SOUTHWEST PACIFIC NORTHWEST PACIFIC WESTERN CENTRAL PACIFIC INDIAN OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION46 4.2 Improving Production, Market Promotion, Access, Trade and Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Industry Growth Communicating Tuna Through the Ages Neil Bohannon Group Procurement Director Princes Group Mr Neil Bohannon is an industry veteran of 28 years’ operating within FMCG and has spent most of his career working in the tuna industry. Since 2018, he has been the Chairman of Princes Tuna Mauritius; and since 2023, he was appointed to the position of Group Procurement Director for the Princes Group, overseeing all spend including tuna. Sustainability is a topic of significant personal interest; he was Vice Chairman of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) between 2018 and 2023 and is currently a Board Member of the Sustainable Tuna Association (STA) based in Mauritius alongside the key partner of the IBL Group. The global tuna industry is highly complex; we see across many areas of the supply chain and NGO community that there are multiple competing and often conflicting views. When we then consider the oceans from which the tuna is sourced, and recognise that they are managed by government bodies who themselves have national interests and priorities that can conflict with neighbours, is it any wonder that it’s difficult to communicate with clarity and consistency about tuna? As Princes Group Procurement Director and Chairman of Princes Tuna Mauritius, Mr Bohannon will present to the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Conference about the industry’s role and responsibility in providing a clarity of message to consumers that is based on facts. Email: Neil.Bohannon@princes.co.uk
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION47 Fluctuating Tuna Prices: Uplifting the Value of Tuna Matthew Owens Sustainability Director Tri-Marine Group Mr Matthew Owens has more than 20 years’ experience in the seafood industry and currently serves as the Sustainability Director of Tri Marine, a Bolton Group company. Under his leadership, Bolton increased its tuna supply from responsible sources to over 90%, servicing the world’s largest brands and private label customers. He also established and implemented a comprehensive human rights policy and helped pioneer work on FAD management and electronic monitoring. He holds key roles in various organisations, including with the US Delegation of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, TUNACONS, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, and International Pole and Line Foundation. Previously, Mr Owens served as Managing Director of FishWise, developing sustainable seafood programs for major US retailers. He also led a Peace Corps program focused on rural aquaculture before managing a major West African tilapia production facility. He holds a Master’s degree in Pacific International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego. The recent ten-year average shows global tuna catches plateauing at around five million metric tons annually, combining all species and gear types. Sustainability requirements in the market are helping push more effective fisheries management that should maintain this trend of stable supply in the medium term, with climate-driven declines longer term. Combined with continued population growth and associated increasing demand, we must find ways to maximise value through innovation. Accordingly, emerging brands and new product launches by incumbents are gaining market share, generating renewed interest in the category by younger consumers. At the same time, there is a counter trend. Short-term variation in supply is significant across species, regions and time periods, causing sizable price fluctuations. For example, through Q1 2024, we saw well-above average catches of skipjack across the Pacific and oversupply in all major markets. Furthermore, record inflation has pushed consumers and retailers to prefer lower-cost products. Large contracts at bottom-dollar prices for high-volume producers are commonplace in this environment. Price swings and big bets will continue to dominate our trade, and do provide consumers with affordable, healthy protein. However, the vision for value-added innovation that better addresses the future is gaining ground. This presentation on “Fluctuating tuna prices: Uplifting the value of tuna” will take a closer look at these opposing trends that may ultimately lead to a better-balanced industry. Website: www.trimarinegroup.com Email: mowens@trimarinegroup.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION48 Valorisation of Wastes in Tuna Processing Dr Magnus Bergkvist Head of Science & Research, Global Innovation Center Thai Union Group PCL Dr Magnus Bergkvist is leading the Science & Research effort at the Thai Union Global Innovation Center (GIC), which seeks to drive innovation toward the food and ingredients business. He has a broad cross-disciplinary background in chemical engineering, biotechnology, nano/microfabrication, cell culture, and soft materials. Prior to joining Thai Union in 2017, Dr Bergkvist held an Associate Professor (tenured) position at the College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute and SUNY Albany in the United States. Tuna is one of the world’s most abundantly consumed seafoods and a staple part of the diet in many countries. As part of tuna processing operations, there is a significant volume of co-products (viscera, head, skin, bones, etc.) that typically get used in products such as fish meal and fertilizers, or may even get dumped into the sea or sent to landfills. However, these by-products contain valuable components including bioactive peptides, collagen, gelatin, oligosaccharides, fatty acids, enzymes, calcium, water-soluble minerals, etc., and have potential application in food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and other industries. This presentation will highlight some of the work within Thai Union related to the utilization of by-products from tuna processing and the journey toward added-value marine products for humans and pets. Website: www.thaiunion.com Email: magnus.bergkvist@thaiunion.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION49 Session 5 Advancing Global Food Security and Livelihoods for Healthier Communities How integral and important is the global tuna industry as an actor and participant in advancing sustainable development issues such as global food security, health and nutrition, better communities, and protection of livelihoods? Session 5 is an opportunity to speak to how the global tuna industry is involved in Blue Transformation initiatives and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals overall, while actively contributing to some of the most pressing global concerns of our time and working forward. How does the tuna industry view itself in this regard and its responsibility towards this end, and how actively is it really engaged in contributing to global prosperity?
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION50 Enhancing Market Access for Small-Scale Fishermen through Private-Public Partnerships Martin Purves Managing Director International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) Mr Martin Purves is a fisheries management and engagement specialist with over 20 years of field, government, consultancy, market and non-profit sector experience. He has been leading the work of the International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) as Managing Director since 2016. Martin started his career as a fisheries observer on fishing vessels. He later joined scientific cruises as a cruise leader, spending more than three years on fishing vessels of all sizes in the Southern, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He gained further experience as a resource manager at the South African fisheries department, where he represented his country at RFMO meetings. Between his stint as a government scientist and fisheries manager and before establishing and leading the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Southern Africa Programme for seven years, he worked as a fisheries consultant for MRAG and Capfish. The most challenging job he ever did was to work as a fisherman in the Southern Ocean. In the global pursuit of sustainable development, the plight of small-scale fishers and the vitality of coastal communities stand at the forefront. This session delves into the imperative of enhancing market access for small-scale fishers through the strategic collaboration of private-public partnerships (PPPs). It emphasises the dual responsibility of markets to support small-scale fisheries while advancing broader socioeconomic and environmental goals. Central to this discussion is the recognition that sustainable fisheries are not just a matter of environmental conservation but are essential for ensuring food security, poverty alleviation, and economic prosperity, especially in coastal regions. Initiatives focusing on PPPs offer a promising avenue to achieve this synergy, creating win-win scenarios where market demands are met sustainably while local communities thrive. This session will explore successful PPP models, highlighting innovative approaches that balance economic profitability with social and environmental responsibility. These initiatives are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), ensuring a healthy future for the ocean and blue economy while fostering resilient and inclusive coastal communities. By examining practical strategies and best practices, this session aims to inspire policymakers, industry stakeholders, and civil society actors to collaborate effectively in unlocking the full potential of small- scale fisheries within a framework of sustainability, equity, and prosperity for present and future generations. Website: www.ipnlf.org Email: martin.purves@ipnlf.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION51 Making the Invisible, Visible: Strengthening the Role of Women in the Tuna Sector Sandra Ochoa Jaramillo Chief Industrial Officer Bolton Food and Tri Marine Ms Sandra Ochoa Jaramillo has over 25 years of professional experience in fishing products transformation, mainly in the tuna industry. She has worked in several countries, including Colombia, Morocco, and Ecuador in a variety of roles such as Production Manager, Plant Manager and Operations Director. In May 2020 she joined Tri Marine as General Manager of Seafman in Ecuador and since 2023 as Industrial Director, Latam Tri Marine. Tuna supply chains are one of the most complex and longest value chains in the food sector; and like in most value chain analysis, gender analysis in the tuna sector is usually the weakest area. Women and men are involved at the different stages of the chain, but the activities which involve women are given less importance. However, if there is one industry in which women are, and have been, protagonists, it is the tuna processing plants. With their manual and precise work, women have played a crucial, but often overlooked, role in this sector. To make the invisible visible, gender equality must be a priority for our sector. In industrial fisheries, gender-sensitive policies would aid women workers to achieve greater dignity; and better welfare and working conditions, as well as protection. Women themselves need to better understand their rights and the sector must enhance the capacity of women to see themselves as important social and economic contributors. This transformation will ultimately lead to a more sustainable future for the tuna sector. This presentation will share some examples of the commitments, initiatives and programs that have been developed in Bolton Food and Tri Marine plants, aimed at improving the living conditions of women and their communities. Website: sochoa@seafman.com Email: sochoa@seafman.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION52 GET IN TOUCH www.seafoodmatter.eu www.linkedin.com/company/seafoodmatter Celebrating a decade of dedication to a holistic sustainability approach, Seafoodmatter marks its 10th anniversary with pride and reflection. What began as a vision to drive positive change has now blossomed into a global force for environmental responsibility and social impact in each client who requested our technical support and advice. Our Global Impact on Numbers “Ten years, several dozen articles, thousands of images, hundreds of assessments, countless adventures, one mission: Create solutions that impact positively the fisheries and aquaculture global industry socially, economically and environmentally sustainable”, Founder & Director of Seafoodmatter Marcelo Hidalgo 51 Countries – worked More than 100 MSC Chain of Custody Assessment More than 150 Aquaculture Stewardship Council Farm Assessments (Seriola, Shrimp, Oysters, Tilapia, Salmon, and Trout fish) 5 Fisheries assisted in obtaining the Marine Stewardship Council MSC certification More than 90 Fishing vessels assessed against ILOC 188, IMO, and Human Rights (Purse seiners, trawlers, and long liners) More than 1000 Crew members were interviewed on Social Accountability aspects, and more than 600 interviews on Labor rights in the Aquaculture Sector. Speaker 54 Seafood conferences and events 27 Clients Globally 48 Workshops delivered 10 Technical advisory member 2 Steering board member 4 associated technical partners @DaruIsland_PNGMarceloHidalgo
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION53 Session 6 Blue Transformation, Innovation, Research, Science & Technology It is expected that digitisation and innovation will naturally resonate and feature in all sessions as an industry enabler. However, Session 6 provides a clearer focus and emphasis on smart technologies, cutting-edge innovation, and pioneering trends that have industry-wide applications in terms of Blue Transformation and sustainable industry growth. The presentations and discussions will provide a valuable key-text for how technology is such a critical enabler for the industry on all fronts.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION54 6.1 Innovation and Food Safety Digital Analytical Solutions and Environmentally Friendly Testing Antonio Bustamante Manager BIOLAN Southeast Asia Mr Antonio Bustamante has been the Delegate for BIOLAN in Asia for the last 10 years. BIOLAN is a European R&D Biotechnology Company which creates tools and solutions for food safety and quality control. The company works in more than 40 countries and exports 80% of its products. Since he received his degree in Industrial Design by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Madrid, in 1997, he has been a passionate solutions developer and an adaptive consultant. In the last decade, he has been highly involved in food safety and process improvements aimed at developing high quality products. His work with BIOLAN’s Innovation and Research Department has led to significant advances in analytical methods for quality control in the agro-food industry. Thanks to the implementation of this technology, processors as well as other institutions and governmental organisations have been able to identify and quantify allergens and critical parameters in a very easy, clean and efficient way. Through years of working in the industry and maintaining extensive cooperation with private universities and the most important players of the industry, Mr Bustamante has achieved wide understanding and knowledge about food technology, and fisheries, and is therefore able to guide companies to ensure best product quality. Digital Data and Transparency on Quality Measures The industry is going through a process of innovation in order to make practices more efficient and more automated. Digitalisation is playing an important role in this transformation, and data recording is a must, to assure market players and retailers of the validity and transparency of data that has been collected and the processes involved. In doing its part, BIOLAN has adopted new laboratory innovations which aim towards cleaner and more sustainable practices such as reducing or even abandoning the usage of acids and hazardous elements. Efficiency and waste management are optimised. Website: www.biolanmb.com Email: abustamante@biolanmb.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION55 Tuna Grading AI Application Kazuhiro Shimura Group Creative Director Dentsu Inc. With a background in biotechnology, Mr Kazuhiro Shimura started his career at Dentsu, where he joined the Toyota Future Mobility Development Division and was involved in the development of “i-ROAD”, a three-wheeled electric vehicle and its mobility-related services. His strengths are his ability to bring innovation to advertising, business design, and even product services based on creative ideas using technology and data. As Creative Director, he has received numerous international awards including Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, D&AD, NY ADC, LIA, New York Festivals, and Grand Prix at Spikes Asia and Adfest. He has also stood on the stages of countless global conferences as a speaker, including at Cannes. Mr Shimura is the project leader of TUNA SCOPE, the world’s first AI solution which assesses tuna quality. It uses deep learning to master the discerning skills possessed by skilled artisans with decades of training in Japan, a country with a long history of fisheries. The project has been successful in translating this rich tradition into a single smartphone application that anyone in the world can use to judge tuna quality. This presentation will trace the journey of TUNA SCOPE from the development process, its introduction to factories, the path to global deployment, and consumer acceptance of the AI tuna being sold in numerous stores. It will also focus on the development and future possibilities of a new AI model that can handle raw tuna, and the realisation of “TUNA BRAIN”, an AI development platform that can be tailor-made to meet the discerning standards of different factories. Email: kaz.shimura@dentsu.co.jp cc: ryo.sasaki@dentsu.co.jp
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION56 Innovative and Sustainable Practices in Tuna Grading Julien Vidus Regional Sales Director, Fish Asia and Oceania Marel Mr Julien Vidus is the Regional Sales Director Asia & Oceania at Marel Fish, living in Tokyo, Japan. Holding a master’s degree in Innovation & Technology Management from France and driven by a passion for food, Julien has more than 15 years of experience in various technical and commercial roles in the food processing industry in the Asia-Pacific, helping processors (from small local companies to large multinationals enterprises) in the seafood and canned food industry to grow their business through innovative technologies to increase the level of automation of their factories and gain a competitive edge while being more sustainable. Marel’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through innovative equipment and software solutions, designed to mitigate food waste, enhance resource efficiency, and reduce environmental impact in food processing. Marel’s weighing, grading, and batching solutions for tuna help streamline production processes, aligning with purchase orders and customer requirements to minimize waste and maximise yield particularly in challenging food processing environments, emphasising accuracy, reliability, and robustness. Marel software offers a full traceability solution, from source to shelf, providing a complete overview of the raw materials’ journey through processing, from reception to dispatch, minimising the size of recalls. It also enables you to produce the right information to fulfill quality certification requirements. Gaining insight into Marel’s connectivity reveals how it impacts the entire tuna processing value chain by providing integrated solutions to optimise food processing operations while advancing sustainability goals. Website: www.marel.com Email: julien.vidus@marel.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION57 Drone Technology and Tuna Fisheries Jorge Pérez-Bouzada Sales Director Marine Instruments Mr Jorge Pérez-Bouzada has spent most of his professional career linked, directly or indirectly, to the food industry, and with a special relationship with the aquaculture, fishing and seafood processing sectors. He holds a degree in Veterinary Science with a specialisation in Animal Production from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and completed his academic training with an Executive MBA from the Instituto de Empresa and a Master’s degree in International Business from the University of Reading (UK). Throughout his professional career, he has managed different projects and teams in biotech companies such as Xenotechs Laboratorios and AMSlab, and several in the food sector such as Tinamenor, FrieslandCampina and Marfrío. Before joining Marine Instruments, he was General Manager of a fresh and frozen fish processing factory in Dakar (Senegal). Marine Instruments, a world leader in advanced technology for the tuna industry, presents Tunadrone, a drone designed specifically for this sector and which is already in the commercialisation phase. In recent years, it has already been used by different navies and governments to locate and track targets at sea, reflecting developments that are benefiting the tuna industry. Website: www.marineinstruments.es Email: jperezbouzada@marineinstruments.es
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION58 6.2 Smart and Innovative Fishing Technology Smart Technologies Towards a New Era in Sustainable Tuna Fishing Pedro Vigil Global Sales Director SATLINK Mr Pedro Vigil holds an M. Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and an MBA from IE Business School in Madrid. His professional journey has taken him to various technological multinational and consulting firms, where he took on pivotal roles in program management, business development, strategy and commercial functions, amongst others. Since January 2018, Mr Vigil has served as the Global Sales and Marketing Director at SATLINK, a global leader technology company focused on ocean management and sustainable fisheries. Tuna fishing is evolving towards a new era, where smart technologies are not only welcome, but essential to guarantee the long-term sustainability of both the fishing activity and the oceans’ resources. And that’s exactly what Satlink does best: our complete portfolio of smart technologies is focused on ensuring fishing efficiency and sustainability, improving fisheries management, and guaranteeing ocean conservation. In 2022, Satlink was awarded by the United Nations for its contribution to oceans conservation. Among Satlink’s solutions for the tuna fishing industry are smart DSFs (Devices for Sustainable Fishing), that allow fleets to obtain accurate information on the best fishing locations; and the volume and composition of different species present. This has a direct impact on sustainability and species protection, by enabling discrimination and selective fishing. The capture of species subject to restrictions in different oceans is minimised, while allowing fleets to focus on target species and comply with quotas, optimising fishing efforts and saving time, resources, fuel, and carbon footprint. At the same time, value-added services such as oceanography and AIS information, allow fishermen to gather all available fishing and maritime data, as well as observe and understand the environment they will encounter at sea, even before getting there. Conserving the long-term sustainability of the oceans also relies on fisheries management. Evolving technologies, such as electronic monitoring, help both the industry and regulators to improve the management of their fisheries, fleets and resources, while ensuring good practices, transparency and compliance. As technology evolves, the future promises exciting possibilities for managing the ocean’s resources. Website: www.satlink.es Email: fvm@satlink.es Cc: cps@satlink.es
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION59 Sustainability as Opportunity: Reframing the Future with Smart Technology Ángel Martínez Commercial Director ZUNIBAL Mr Ángel Martínez is on a mission to help global tuna fisheries be more sustainable and efficient. As Zunibal’s Commercial Director, he is passionate about the opportunities for sustainable growth and technology evolution within the tuna industry. With a background in sales and leadership, his career expands over several industries including energy, defence and of course, maritime. He earned his MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, graduating with honours; and is a member of the international Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. With more than 25 years of expertise in the tuna fishing industry, Zunibal has evolved into a solutions provider that applies models of disruptive innovation to preserve ocean health, and to enhance fishermen’s decision-making. In recognition of Zunibal’s achievements, it was named as the winner of the international Quality Innovation Award 2024 in the Potential Innovation category. Zunibal has been dedicated to developing a growing suite of data-driven solutions powered by artificial intelligence during the last five years. Some of the state-of-the-art products include: locating optimal fishing areas, accurate biomass estimation and specific species detection. These products not only minimise bycatch, but also enhance efficiency while lowering the industry´s carbon footprint. These innovations are key to transforming the fishing industry, aiming to make it sustainable for future generations. In addition, Zunibal is committed to promoting circularity projects within the fishing industry. Focused on closed-loop recycling initiatives, Zunibal engages with artisanal fishing communities, in collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, scientific groups and local communities. “We envision a future where by pioneering sustainable practices, we’ll create a lasting legacy of healthy oceans, thriving ecosystems, and empowered fishing communities for generations to come”. Website: www.zunibal.com Email: angel.martinez@zunibal.com
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION60 The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Blue Transformation and Tuna Sustainability - How AI will Disrupt the Tuna Industry Eric Enno Tamm CEO/Co-Founder ThisFish Inc. Mr Eric Enno Tamm is the Co-Founder and CEO of ThisFish Inc., a Vancouver-based company providing software and artificial intelligence to the seafood industry. He is considered a leader in global seafood traceability, having pioneered a consumer tracing app for seafood in 2011 and now pioneering the adoption of machine learning and computer vision technologies in the seafood processing sector. He has more than 20 years of experience in commercial fisheries and 15 years of experience in technology development. Mr Tamm was born and raised in a commercial fishing family which goes back generations in Canada’s North Pacific. He holds Master’s degrees from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and Lund University in Sweden. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our daily lives from facial recognition to Amazon’s delivery algorithms. It is transforming industries from optimising supply chains and agriculture, to generating images and text. So how is AI going to disrupt the global tuna industry? Because of the natural variability of tuna, seafood producers often find it difficult to predict quality and production outcomes, such as yields. As it turns out, that’s a perfect problem for AI, which can help the industry become more predictable and profitable. In this talk, Mr Tamm will provide an overview of what AI is, and how it works. He explains concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, computer vision and large language models (think ChatGPT). He’ll survey the current uses of AI in the seafood sector, comparing adoption between aquaculture and fisheries. He’ll then talk about how AI can help automate, optimise, predict and classify; and explore how AI could help the tuna sector, providing a look at existing AI-use cases, current R&D and what the future may hold. He’ll conclude with some practical advice on how companies can prepare themselves for the AI revolution. Website: https://this.fish Email: eric@this.fish
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION61 Session 7 Blue Transformation and the Future of Certification, Social Accountability and Sustainability in Contributing to a More Responsible Global Tuna Industry As an industry, how are certification, social accountability and sustainability contributing to a safer, cleaner and responsible global tuna industry? While acknowledging that there have been laudable achievements by the global tuna industry in recent years, Session 7 closes TUNA 2024 with a robust discussion on how all stakeholders can contribute further to the sustainability and prosperity of both people and planet.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION62 New Horizons: Ensuring Crew Welfare at the Nexus of Technology Advancement and Modern Media Exposure Bubba Cook Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Mr Bubba Cook has spent a lifetime on the ocean and 20 years working in fisheries. He began his career in the US Navy, which took him around the world and sparked an interest in international fisheries. Troubled by the fishery declines he observed, he secured a B.Sc. in Fisheries from Texas A&M University followed by a J.D. in Environmental Law from Lewis & Clark College. He then worked for the US National Marine Fisheries Service in Alaska, where he led implementation of the Bering Sea crab quota programme. He later joined WWF’s Arctic Programme supporting fisheries projects in Russia and Alaska. In 2010, he joined the US Peace Corps in Fiji, where he supported small-scale marine conservation projects. Since 2012, he has served as the Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager for WWF from New Zealand, where he supports sustainable tuna fishing through policy improvements, market tools, and technological innovation. Overall, recent advancements in technology have provided valuable tools and methods for promoting human rights and labour rights at sea, enhancing transparency, accountability, and oversight in the maritime industry. Worker voice initiatives, cameras on vessels, satellite tracking and monitoring, as well as data analytics and predictive models are all contributing to improved visibility and thus, improved labour conditions in the seafood supply chain. However, it is essential to recognise that technological solutions must be complemented by robust legal frameworks, effective enforcement mechanisms, and collaboration among stakeholders to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in the working conditions for seafarers. Email: acook@wwf.org.nz
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION63 Mainstreaming a Human Rights Approach in Advancing Accountability, Transparency and Sustainability in the Global Tuna Fishing Industry and Supply Chain Mohammad Arifsyah Global Project Lead, Beyond Seafood Campaign Greenpeace Southeast Asia Mr Mohammad Arifsyah is the Global Project Lead for Greenpeace’s Beyond Seafood Campaign. He joined Greenpeace Southeast Asia in 2013 and leads projects to address overfishing issues in the region. Prior to assuming the global role in 2022, he served as Regional Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) - Oceans Campaign Lead for Beyond Seafood Campaign project development and implementation in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines). He has worked for the last decade to expose and tackle threats from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and slavery at sea through field investigations, policy advocacy, corporate engagement, and political work. Mr Mohammad Arifsyah possesses extensive field experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of conflict and natural disasters. Before joining Greenpeace Southeast Asia, from 2005-2012, he worked with Lamjabat Foundation and World Wild Fund for Nature - Indonesia in Aceh to deliver post-tsunami social, environmental, and economic recovery programming. Decades of overfishing have caused industrial vessels to venture further into the high seas to maintain profitable catches. Distant- water fishing (DWF) vessels may be involved in illegal fishing and other fisheries and transnational organised crimes such as forced labour and trafficking in persons (TIP), away from the jurisdiction and prying eyes of coastal nations. The situation is made worse by a lack of effective fisheries management, particularly in monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS). Transshipment at sea enables the fishing vessels to stay offshore for months, or sometimes even years, to increase fishing time, which is a way to reduce fuel costs and labour expenses. Fishers, many of them migrant workers, are vulnerable to severe forms of human rights abuse on board fishing vessels. Greenpeace Southeast Asia (2021), in collaboration with Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI), has identified the top forced labour indicators experienced by Indonesian migrant fishers. These include withholding of wages (87%), abusive working and living conditions (82%), deception (80%), and abuse of vulnerability (67%). It is crucial to mainstream and enhance a human rights-based approach in fisheries management and ocean protection at all levels to achieve effective, inclusive, sustainable, and just conservation of marine ecosystems; as well as to eliminate human rights abuses and advance accountability, transparency and sustainability in the global tuna fishing industry and its supply chains. Website: www.greenpeace.org/sea Email: mohammad.arifsyah@greenpeace.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION64 Social Accountability and Sustainability Initiatives in the Tuna Industry - Traceability Nada Bougouss Fishery Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Division Food and Agriculture Organization for the United Nation (FAO) Ms Nada Bougouss is a Fishery Officer at the Value Chain Development Team (NFIMV) of FAO’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Division. With more than 16 years of experience in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, she has been working on value chain development, marketing and trade, post-harvest issues, eco-labelling, certification and traceability. She holds a M. Sc in Food Science from the Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Science Hassan II (Rabat, Morocco) and a M. Sc in Aquatic Food Security from the University of Stirling, United Kingdom. Website: https://www.fao.org/fishery/en Email: nada.bougouss@fao.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION65 Implications of the MSC Fisheries Standard V3.0 on Global Tuna Fisheries Bill Holden Senior Tuna Fisheries Outreach Manager Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Mr Bill Holden is the Senior Tuna Fisheries Outreach Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a global fisheries certification and ecolabel program. He began working with the MSC in February 2009 and is based in Sydney, Australia. He is involved with developing policies and strategies for the MSC relating to global tuna fisheries as well as tuna fisheries outreach in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Mr Holden has a wealth of experience in fisheries management with more than 20 years as an owner, operator and skipper of snapper and tuna longliners in the Kingdom of Tonga. As well as his vast industry experience and knowledge of fishing and marketing operations, Mr Holden’s work in associations provides him with an understanding of regional tuna management and he maintains an extensive Pacific network of colleagues, associates and friends. On 1 May 2023, the MSC Fisheries Standard v3.0 became effective for all fisheries seeking to become certified to the MSC Standard. However, after further review and stakeholder input, the MSC Board of Trustees revised the effective date to February 2025 to allow time to amend this version. While all fisheries will need to transition to this version of the Fisheries Standard by 1 November 2030, tuna fisheries in the WCPO region have engaged early by requesting independent assessors to apply Section SE of this Standard for the scoring of Principle 1 Performance Indicators for Harvest Strategies and HCRs in 2023-24. In doing so, these fisheries have agreed to be assessed against all of Fisheries Standard v3.0 at their next reassessment for WCPO bigeye, yellowfin, skipjack and South Pacific albacore. In this presentation Mr Holden will look at the implications of Section SE for global tuna fisheries as well as information about v3.0 of the Standard, and the potential improvements that affect the assessment of tuna fisheries. These improvements are being evaluated by MSC and an independent review panel, and include the process for categorizing Endangered, Threatened and Protected (ETP) species, application of the Evidence Requirement Framework, and clarification of requirements on gear loss and ghost fishing that could impact FAD fisheries. Website: https://www.msc.org/ Email: bill.holden@msc.org
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION66 Satellite and CCTV Monitoring, Augmented Reality Audits and Marine Biodiversity Offsets: Sustainable Seafood Certification According to Friend of the Sea and Dolphin-Safe Project Paolo Bray Founder and Director Friend of the Sea and Dolphin-Safe Project Mr Paolo Bray is currently Director of International Programs - Dolphin-Safe project/Earth Island Institute; and Founder and Director of the World Sustainability Organization and the Friend of the Sea certification programme. Over his almost 30 years of experience in conservation, he has helped start and develop several certification projects (the Dolphin-Safe project is the pioneer of all certifications of products from sustainable fisheries). In 2008, he created Friend of the Sea, currently the major international sustainability certification programme for seafood, aquaculture, Omega3, shipping, whale and dolphin-watching; and other products and services which potentially impact on the marine habitat. It is the only independent certification, nationally and CE accredited, covering both fisheries and aquaculture. In 2016, Mr Bray created Friend of the Earth, a major international certification programme for products from sustainable agriculture and farming. Dozens of companies from all continents have obtained the Friend of the Earth certification, including producers of rice, eggs, wine, oil and dairy products. Recently, he founded the World Sustainability Organization, which supports conservation projects and campaigns. A whole department has been dedicated to the continuous post-audit satellite monitoring of approved Friend of the Sea’s vessels to verify compliance with requirements such as those related to Marine Protected Areas, legal transhipment at sea, fishing seasons and area limits, and social accountability. Friend of the Sea is also requesting the gradual introduction of CCTVs on board approved vessels and it is monitoring the videos of the catches to verify compliance with Dolphin-Safe and other requirements. Sustainable augmented reality audit systems are also being used together with blockchain to make the audits more consistent and verifiable. In addition, the program is introducing Marine Biodiversity Offsets to allow seafood companies to offset their impact on the environment by contributing to marine restoration and conservation programs. Paolo Bray’s presentation will update TUNA 2024 participants on all these developments and new initiatives. Website: www.friendofthesea.org / www.dolphinsafetuna.org Email: paolobray@friendofthesea.org
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18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION68 Company Name : MALDIVES INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES CO LTD (MIFCO) (Platinum Sponsor) Stand No. : 26A Address : MIFCO head office, Hilaalee Magu, Maldives Telephone : 9978793 Email : mariyam.meefau@mifco.mv, info@mifco.mv Website : www.mifco.mv Contact Person : Mariyam Meefau Faisal Company Description : Maldivian state owned fisheries company Company Name : MARINE INSTRUMENTS (Platinum Sponsor) Stand No. : 20,21,22 Address : Rúa dos Padróns nº 4 (Vial 3), P. E. Porto do Molle, CP: 36350, Nigrán (Pontevedra), Spain Telephone : 697764616 Email : mramos@marineinstruments.es , arodriguez@marineinstruments.es Website : www.marineinstruments.es Contact Person : CYNDI SOH Company Description : Marine Instruments is a company focused on the development and manufacture of technology adapted to the marine environment and focused on the promotion of smart oceans and sustainable fishing. Since its inception in 2003, it has experienced steady growth, positioning itself in less than a decade as the world’s leading manufacturer of tuna satellite buoys, with a presence in more than 30 countries. In recent years, the company has embarked on a strong diversification strategy, designing innovative products for other vertical markets, such as aquaculture or Security & Defence. The company was a National Innovation Award 2022. Company Name :BIOLAN ASIA CO., LTD. (Gold Sponsor) Stand No. : 5,6 Address : Italthai Tower, 2nd floor, New Petchburi Road, Bang krapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand Telephone : 02-116-6770 Email : thailand@biolanmb.com Website : www.biolanmb.com Contact Person : Mr. Antonio Bustamante Company Description : BIOLAN is an R&D biotechnology company. Specialized in the development and manufacturing of high-technology tools for quality control, food safety, monitoring and health diagnostics. Digitalization will connect you between departments and integrate the data of the quality into your system. Allowing trace and identifying critical improvement points. Generating predictive models and supporting actively your business decision. accurate - easy - smart Company Name : ARCADIA CHEMICALS & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS (Silver Sponsor) Stand No. : 3,4 Address : 100 Beard Sawmill Road, Suite 348, Shelton, CT 06484, United States of America Telephone : 1-412-889-1224 Email : sujanan@arcadiachemicals.com Website : Arcadiacap.com Contact Person : Mr. Sujanan T. P Company Description : Wholesale Chemical Distribution Chemical Manufacturer Manufacturer of Food Additives & Preservatives Company Name : BEKAERT- BRIDON Stand No. : 7 Address : Doncaster | DN4 8DG | UK , United Kingdom Telephone : 351917843405 Email : ilidio.monteiro@bridon-bekaert.com Website : www.bridon-bekaert.com/en-gb Contact Person : Ilidio Monteiro Company Description : Bekaert’s ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live andmove, and to always do this in a way that is safe, smart, and sustainable. As a global market and technology leader in material
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION69 science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Bekaert also applies its expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. Founded in 1880, with its headquarters in Belgium, Bekaert (Euronext Brussels, BEKB) is a global company whose 27 000 employees worldwide together generated almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in 2022. Company Name : BIOSYSTEMS Stand No. : 16 Address : Costa Brava 30, 08030 Barcelona, Spain Telephone : +34603741526 Email : jsantacana@biosystems.es Website : www.biosystems.global Contact Person : Judit Santacana Querol Company Description : We are a human-centered biotech company specialized in designing, manufacturing and offering analytical solutions for different sectors such as clinical, veterinary, autoimmunity, food and beverage and agriculture and environment. Company Name : BRIDGING INTERNATIONAL ASIA Stand No. : 32 Address : 1108/31, Sukhumvit Rd.,Phra Khanong, Khlong toei, Bangkok Telephone : +66805391122 , +66886287258 Email : konkamon@bridginginternational.be, info@bridginginternational.be Website : https://bridginginternational.be/company/ Contact Person : Konkamon T. Company Description : Bridging International Asia has strategic partnerships with global leading companies in the fish processing industry. Our company provides a vital bridge between international machine manufacturers and our customers. We start by listening and analyzing customers’ specific needs, then we offer customized solutions that enhances production efficiency and yield. Company Name : CHING FA FISHING IMPLEMENTS FACTORY CO. LTD Stand No. : 28 Address : No.1-2 Shing Nung Rd. Tungkang Chen, Pingtung, Taiwan Telephone : +88688331100 Email : export@chingfa.com.tw Website : www.chingfa.com.tw Contact Person : Yang Hsu Company Description : Professional Fishing Net Manufacturer Company Name : CLS GROUP Stand No. : 27 Address : 11 rue Hermès, Parc Technologique du Canal 31520 Ramonville Saint-Agne, France Telephone : +33628012890 Email : pvassal@groupcls.com Website : www.cls.fr/en/ Contact Person : Pierre Vassal Company Description : CLS, a subsidiary of the French Space Agency CNES and of CNP, is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions for the Earth since 1986. Its mission is to deploy innovative space-based solutions to understand and protect our planet, and to manage its resources sustainably. CLS employs 900 people, at its headquarters in Toulouse (France) and in its 30 other sites around the world. The company works in 5 strategic areas of activity: sustainable fisheries management, environmental monitoring, maritime surveillance, mobility and energies & infrastructures monitoring. CLS process environmental data and positions from 80,000 beacons per month , ocean and inland waters observations. In addition we monitor land and sea activities by satellite. The group, which has been achieving strong growth these last few years, has set ambitious goals to take advantage of the opening-up of new markets.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION70 Company Name : DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, THAILAND (Co-organizer) Stand No. : 40 Address : 50 Phothonyothin Rd., Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand Telephone : +6625620600 ext 2121 Email : chusittiwong@gmail.com, Sangnitidaj@gmail.com Website : www.fisheries.go.th/dof/main Contact Person : Chutima Sittiwong , Chidchanok Sangnitidaj Company Description : The Department of Fisheries (DOF) Thailand which is part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is responsible for promoting the Thai fishing industry while ensuring the sustainability of both aquaculture and capture fisheries. The DOF conducts, compiles, and disseminates research and technologies to further these aims.Additionally, the DOF is an agency that controls, inspects, and supervises the import and export of tuna. Company Name : DIGITAL OBSERVER SERVICES Stand No. : 14 Address : Avda. Ribera de Axpe 50, Planta Erandio, Spain Telephone : +34944361710 Email : info@digitalobserver.org Website : www.digitalobserver.org Contact Person : Javier de la Cal Company Description : Digital Observer Services is a fisheries consultancy which specialises in Electronic Monitoring services. It uses SeaTube EM equipment, high definition cameras and supplied GPS information to produce a complete report of the vessel’s fishing activity. Company Name : DONGWON SYSTEMS CORPORATION Stand No. : 12 Address : 6F, Dongwon Building, 68, Mabang-Ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea Telephone : +82-10-8887-8889 Email : jason@dongwon.com, jaeeun.cha@dongwon.com, henrylee@dongwon.com, hyerin@dongwon.com Website : www.dongwonsystems.com Contact Person : Jae E. Cha Company Description : GLOBAL PACKAGING CREATORS Dongwon Systems, which set value creation for its customers as the first priority and relentlessly challenged its potential, has, as a result, written the history of packaging innovation in Korea. We are always working with our customers to create exciting products that stand out while also touching the hearts of consumers with the belief that packaging is the art of presenting products attractively. Company Name : EURONETE / OLIVEIRA Stand No. : 19 Address : Rua da Cerfil (Capitão Gramaxo), 45 4475-468 Nogueira da Maia – Portugal Telephone : 351960308322 Email : abigailfaria@wireco.com Website : www.euronete.com / www.oliveirasa.com Contact Person : Abigail Faria Company Description : Euronete and Oliveira lead the way in tuna fishing gear with their top-notch nets and steel wire ropes. Euronete’s precision-engineered nets prioritize efficiency and sustainability, while Oliveira’s durable steel wire ropes ensure reliability in the toughest conditions. Together, they offer unmatched quality for fishermen who demand the best. Company Name : FADECO Stand No. : 38 Address : C/ Zuazobidea 12 – Pol. Ind. Jundiz, 01015 Vitoria, Spain Telephone : +34636956317 Email : ivan.garces@fadeco.es Website : www.fadeco.es Contact Person : Ivan Garces Company Description : Design and manufacture Tuna Bins
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION71 Company Name : FLOTTWEG (THAILAND) CO. LTD Stand No. : 33 Address : 39, Soi Ramkhamhaeng 44 Yaek 1, Hua Mak Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand, 10240 Telephone : 66814228787 Email : porkam@flottweg.com Website : www.flottweg.com Contact Person : Kamon Pornchaichanakit Company Description : For more than 60 years Flottweg has been developing and producing high-performance decanter centrifuges, separators, belt presses and plants for solid-liquid separation. Hand in hand with our customers, we are always prepared to meet new challenges and develop goal-oriented solutions. The ultimate goal is always clear: the success of our customers. Company Name : FOOD MACHINERYS.CO.,LTD. Stand No. : 13 Address : 320/129 Mo 4 Sanambin-banklang rd., Khuanlang, Hatyai, Songkhla Telephone : +66950371457 or +6674250459 Email : sales@foodmachinerys.com Website : www.foodmachinerys.com Contact Person : Patamawadee Suwanrudchanee Company Description : Food Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded on 26th July 2005. We have designed and manufactured various kinds of machinery for the food industry. We strive to be the leader in food machinery, so we intentionally design and develop our machinery with up-to-date technologies and comply with international industry standards. We also create our products to fulfill customer satisfaction and respond rapid growth of modern technologies. Due to our good experience and engineering know-how, Food Machinery Co., Ltd. has become one of the most well-known food machinery manufacturers for both the domestic and international food industries. Company Name : HISPAFRIO, S.A. Stand No. : 11 Address : Calle Orense 58, Spain Telephone : +34913452304 Email : hispafrio@hispafrio.com Website : www.hispafrio.com Contact Person : Mr. Javier Borreguero Company Description : For almost 40 years, HISPAFRIO has been a world leader in Specialized Reefer Shipping and Offshore Bunkering services to the Tuna industry as agents of GreenSea, Seatrade and SK B&T. GREENSEA operates 40 reefer vessels between 212.000 and 400.000 cbft, EU sanitary registered complying with regional Fishery regulations. Considered as Tuna specialist, GreenSea provides ocean transport services to the Tuna Fleet around the world with the HIGHEST STANDARDS and FLEXIBILITY WORLDWIDE. Nine handy-size reefer vessels new-buildings of about 300,000 cbft have been incorporated to the GreenSea pool since 2018. SEATRADE has launched the concept of FDD (FAST, DIRECT and DEDICATED) to their container liner services carrying frozen Tuna loins or whole round frozen tuna from the main production areas. Ocean Offshore Bunkering is another area of specialization for Hispafrio as sales agents of SK B&T who operates tankers worldwide in strategic offshore areas. Tuna companies enjoy in one shop the most efficient Operation for their Tuna purse seiners by using HISPAFRIO for offshore bunkering services. For more information please of all our services please check our website www.hispafrio.com Company Name : INTEGRATED MONITORING INC Stand No. : 39 Address : One Lincoln, 29th Floor, Boston, MA20111, USA Telephone : 66870788996 Email : info@integratedmonitoring.net , jeff@integratedmonitoring.net Website : www.integratedmonitoring.net Contact Person : Iain Hayes Company Description : Global Integrated Electronic Monitoring systems and services
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION72 Company Name : IPE PACK Stand No. : 29 Address : No.2 Changqing Road, Changle Town Haimen District, Jiangsu Province, 226124, China Telephone : +8613918816200 Email : helena.sales@hq-plastic.com Website : www.hq-plastic.com Contact Person : Helena Company Description : We are able to offer complete range of barrier shrink packaging products to our customers including plastic casings, shrink bags and shrink films Company Name : KATIAK Stand No. : 24 Address : Bº Arbizolea 8, 48213 Izurtza, Bizkaia, Spain Telephone : 34946815516 Email : katiak@katiak.com Website : www.katiak.com Contact Person : Pello Maguregui Company Description : With more than 40 years of experience, KATIAK is a reference manufacturer of round steel chains and accessories for many different industries. In a strategic partnership with MARCO and thanks to a direct relationship with shipowners, the company has developed a new range of special chains and accessories designed specifically for purse seines. These products stand out for their robustness and strength, giving them a longer service life than other brands. Company Name : KIAN JOO CAN FACTORY BERHAD Stand No. : 37 Address : Lot 10 Jalan Perusahaan Satu, 68100 Bt. Caves Selangor Telephone : +60361896322 Email : jacky@kianjoocan.com.my Website : www.kjcf.net Contact Person : Jacky Foo Kin Company Description : KIAN JOO CAN FACTORY BERHAD IS THE BIGGEST PACKAGING COMPANY IN THE ASEAN REGION. Packaging is part and parcel of marketing a product. Well designed packaging enhances the product’s marketability and strengthens a brand’s position in the market.ian Joo Can Factory Berhad (“Kian Joo” or “the Company”) is one of the few companies in Malaysia which has the capabilities to implement packaging solutions that deliver freshness, convenience and security for food and consumer products.We believe significant improvement can totally be achieved through monitoring and operating the processes that impact performances.A key performance index in delivering quality can is taken along with continuous human development and strong financial support to help us meet our quality targets.Currently, Kian Joo’s main offerings consist of: General Cans, Aluminium Cans, Corrugated Cartons, Contract Packing Services (Beverage) and Others. Company Name : KONGSBERG MARITIME MALAYSIA SDN BHD Stand No. : 8 Address : 27-5 Signature Offices, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Telephone : 60128640122 Email : brian.joergensen@kd.kongsberg.com Website : https://www.kongsberg.com/discovery/ Contact Person : Mogens Brian Juul Jørgensen Company Description : Fishery Products
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION73 Company Name : KOTINPACK INC. Stand No. : 9 Address : 246,Seonyu-Ro,Yeongdeungpo-Gu,Seoul,07212, Rep.Korea South Telephone : 82220888871 Email : sales@kotinpack.com Website : www.kotinpack.com Contact Person : LEO CHUN Company Description : The flexible packaging material manufacturer(retort pouch) in Korea Company Name : LOGOS PACKAGING HOLDINGS LTD Stand No. : 34 Address : Unit 2305, CCT Telecom Building, No. 11 Wo Shing Street, Fotan, Hong Kong Telephone : 85292158802 Email : cy.yu@logospack.com.hk Website : www.logospack.com.hk/ Contact Person : CY, Tommy YU Company Description : Logos Packaging is one of the rapidly growing enterprises in China’s flexible packaging industry in recent years. We have two manufacturing plants in Huizhou and Tianjin, providing flexible packaging materials nationwide and for export. Our main markets include Pet Food, FMCG, and Household Daily Chemical products, among others. Our main product is Retort Pouch for Wet Food. We are dedicated to developing green and recyclable packaging materials, such as Recyclable Mono PP and Mono PE. We aim to help food producers and brand owners achieve eco-friendly packaging. As your green packaging partner, we are here to support your business. Company Name : MARCO Stand No. : 18 Address : Aritz Bidea 65 - 48100 Munguia (Vizcaya), Spain Telephone : 34946740500 Email : info@thsa.com Website : marcosolutions.com Contact Person : Igor Almagia Company Description : With over 60 years of experience worldwide, MARCO designs, manufactures and sales deck machinery and hydraulic systems for any kind of vessel. As world leader in fishing equipment and deck machinery for tuna vessels, MARCO works closely with our customers to satisfy all their needs thanks to high quality equipment, customized solutions and world class service that ensures their vessels´ long term reliability. Company Name : MAXAR Stand No. : 10 Address : 1300 W 120th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234,USA Telephone : 7035892128 Email : vipul.prasad@maxar.com Website : www.maxar.com Contact Person : Vipul Prasad Company Description : Satellite Technology Company Name : MENT AUTOMATION CO.,LTD Stand No. : 25 Address : Xuan Ngoc, Vinh Ngoc, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam Telephone : +84835798686 Email : hung.tran@mentautomation.com , tue.nguyen@mentautomation.com Website : www.mentautomation.com Contact Person : Mr. Simon Company Description : We are Leader on TUNA INJECTION MACHINE (CO and Vitamin). We exported to 20+ countries
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION74 Company Name : MHT INC. Stand No. : 31 Address : 1-53, 3-Chome, Minato,Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan Telephone : +81-92-711-1091 Email : kim@mhtc.co.jp Website : https://www.mhtc.co.jp Contact Person : Ms.Kim Minji Company Description : MHT Inc. is a leading global supplier of systems and equipment for marine hydraulic deck machinery. To meet various needs of the international markets, we continue to develop new products, ensure stable product supply and perform reliable after-sales maintenance. Company Name : NATIONAL FISHERIES AUTHORITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA Stand No. : 1&2 Address : 11th Floor, Deloitte Tower, P O Box 2016, Port Moresby, National Capital District Papua New Guinea Telephone : +675 309 0444 Emai : vbisambi@fisheries.gov.pg Website : www.fisheries.gov.pg Contact Person : Vimuru Bisambi, Marketing Officer Company Description : The National Fisheries Authority of Papua New Guinea is a semi-commercial statutory authority established and operating under the Fisheries Management Act 1998 and related regulations. Company Name : SATLINK Stand No. : 15 Address : Carretera de Fuencarral, Arbea Campus Empresarial, edif. 5. 28108, Alcobendas, Spain Telephone : 34913272131 Email : info@satlink.es Website : www.satlink.es Contact Person : José Luis Beloso Company Description : Satlink is a technology company focused on the development of Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity end-to-end solutions. As a world leading provider of technology solutions for the fishing segment, Satlink helps them optimize decision-making by providing access to data for more sustainable and efficient management of ocean resources. Company Name : SRIPIPAT ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Stand No. : 23 Address : 165, 165/1 Soi Sukhumvit 93 (Phungmi), Sukhumvit Road, BANGKOK, 10260,Thailand Telephone : +66814036363 Email : mongkhon@sripipat.co.th Website : www.sripipat.co.th Contact Person : MONGKHON BAIPOWONGSE Company Description : Sripipat Engineering Company Limited is one of the leading suppliers of food processing,inspection, sorting and packing machinery. We manufacture and import. Having strategic partners in Japan and Taiwan. Our service included installation, maintenance and machine demonstrations from our factory. Having our own design department enables us to create and modify according to customer needs. Company Name : SUNGWOO EOE Stand No. : 36 Address : 592-6, Hwajeon dong, Gangseo-Gu, Busan,South Korea Telephone : +13237882610 Email : mhbusan@outlook.com Website : www.sungwooeoe.com Contact Person : Monica Cabral Company Description : Hight quality BPANI easy open ends
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION75 Company Name : THAI TUNA INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TTIA) (Co-organizer) Stand No. : 35 Address : 63 Rajapark Building, 11th floor, Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke), Klongtoey-Nua , Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Telephone : 66 2 258-0317-8 Email : ttia@thaituna.org Website : www.thaituna.org Contact Person : Miss Supatra Rewpairoj Company Description : Thai Tuna Industry Association Growing Sustainably through Food Safety, Sustainability, Ethical Standard and Human Rights Company Name : THALOS Stand No. : 17 Address : Parc Technologique de Soye 8 rue Galilée 56270 Ploemeur,France Telephone : 33297881800 Email : drobinet@thalos.fr ,contact@thalos.fr Website : www.thalos.fr Contact Person : Robinet Delphine Company Description : Designer of digital solutions, THALOS enhances vessel operational performances for fishermen and shipowners. We offer a suite of solutions including: - a managed and secured connectivity solution to ensure reliable communications at sea; - a remote fleet supervision portal for comprehensive supervision; - an electronic monitoring system for fishing operations, providing real-time insights; - a service dedicated to optimizing fishing operations, making maritime activities more efficient and sustainable. Company Name : THISFISH INC. Stand No. : 30 Address : 125 Milross Avenue Apt. 2002, Canada Telephone : 16045625310 Email : eric@this.fish Website : https://this.fish/features/ Contact Person : Eric Enno Tamm Company Description : Seafood software and artificial intelligence Company Name : ZUNIBAL Stand No. : 26 Address : Idorsolo 1, Spain Telephone : 34944977010 Email : angel.martinez@zunibal.com,idoia.gonzalez@zunibal.com Website : www.zunibal.com Contact Person : Ángel Martínez Company Description : Founded in 1995 in Spain, Zunibal (www.zunibal.com) has established itself as a benchmark in the field of innovation and development of advanced technological solutions dedicated to sustainable fishing and marine monitoring, fields in which research and development (R&D) play a crucial role. Specializing in the manufacture of satellite buoys for fishing fleets, Zunibal is committed to a technical and precise approach, ensuring solutions of the highest quality and efficiency. Its product offering not only meets the highest performance standards, but also aligns with the principles of sustainability and environmental responsibility, actively contributing to the conservation of marine resources.
18th INFOFISH WORLD TUNA TRADE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION76 Exhibitor Lists Booth No. 1&2 NATIONAL FISHERIES AUTHORITY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA Booth No. 3&4 ARCADIA CHEMICALS & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Booth No. 5&6 BIOLAN ASIA CO.,LTD. Booth No. 7 BEKAERT - BRIDON Booth No. 8 KONGSBERG MARITIME MALAYSIA SDN BHD Booth No. 9 KOTINPACK INC. Booth No. 10 MAXAR Booth No. 11 HISPAFRIO S.A. Booth No. 12 DONGWON SYSTEMS CORP. Booth No. 13 FOOD MACHINERY CO. LTD Booth No. 14 DIGITAL OBSERVER SERVICES Booth No. 15 SATLINK Booth No. 16 BIOSYSTEMS S.A Booth No. 17 THALOS SAS Booth No. 18 TH COMPANY Booth No. 19 LANKHORST EURONETE PORTUGAL, S.A. Booth No. 20,21&22 MARINE INSTRUMENTS Booth No. 23 SRIPIPAT ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Booth No. 24 KATIAK Booth No. 25 MENT AUTOMATION Booth No. 26 ZUNIBAL S.L. Booth No. 26A MALDIVES INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES CO LTD (MIFCO) Booth No. 27 CLS GROUP Booth No. 28 CHING FA FISHING IMPLEMENTS FACTORY CO. LTD. Booth No. 29 IPE PACK Booth No. 30 THISFISH INC. Booth No. 31 MHT INC. Booth No. 32 BRIDGING INTERNATIONAL ASIA Booth No. 33 FLOTTWEG (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. Booth No. 34 LOGOS PACKAGING HOLDINGS LTD Booth No. 35 THAI TUNA INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TTIA) Booth No. 36 SUNGWOO EOE Booth No. 37 KIAN JOO CAN FACTORY BERHAD Booth No. 38 FADECO, S.A Booth No. 39 INTEGRATED MONITORING INC Booth No. 40 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES (THA)
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